Learn how to protect children with asthma from wildfire smoke during the EPA’s webinar on August 13!

Learn how to protect children with asthma from wildfire smoke

Register now for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency webinar, Breathing Easier: Protecting Children With Asthma From Wildfire Smoke, on Wednesday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting an estimated 26.8 million people in the United States, including 4.5 million children. Children are particularly susceptible to wildfire smoke for several reasons: Their respiratory systems are still developing. They breathe more air (and air pollution) per pound of body weight than adults. They’re more likely to be active outdoors.

This webinar will explore the intersection of wildfire smoke exposure and childhood asthma. Hear from expert speakers drawn from the EPA National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management winners and wildfire smoke preparedness grant program recipients. Speakers will share best practices, community-engagement strategies and innovative approaches to integrating wildfire smoke preparedness into asthma control efforts, protecting children’s respiratory health during wildfire smoke events and improving asthma health outcomes.

Webinar attendees will learn about—

The health impacts of wildfire smoke exposure on children with asthma, including the role of fine particulate matter.

Evidence-based strategies for minimizing children’s exposure to wildfire smoke, including indoor environmental controls and community preparedness practices.

The components of a comprehensive asthma management program that integrates wildfire smoke preparedness, as demonstrated by the Montana Asthma Control Program.

Effective practices from award-winning programs to enhance asthma control efforts during wildfire events in clinical, school and community settings.

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