Asthma (and Other Lung Diseases) and Your Environment
Things in your surroundings can affect someone with asthma, COPD, or other chronic lung disease such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, pets, and even the air inside your home.
Does air pollution cause or affect asthma? Symptoms of air pollution exposure and groups affected by air pollution.
Indoor Air Particulates: Wood-burning Stoves, Gases and Fumes. Indoor air pollution, where pollutants come from, how to decrease exposure.
Feathered or furry pets in the home can affect people with asthma. Repeated exposure to animals can lead to allergies and an increase asthma symptoms.
When you are exposed to smoke in the environment it is called secondhand smoke. Learn about secondhand smoke, who is at risk, respiratory conditions, and how to avoid it.
