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Asthma
Events:
- Sept. 12, 2008 Ohio Asthma Coalition Full Meeting http://www.ohioasthmacoalition.org/
- October 14, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m - Asthma Network of West Michigan Fall Asthma Conference for Health Professionals: Prince Conference Center at Calvin College. Telephone (616) 685-1430 for more information
- October 29-30, 2008 - 2008 CHEST Conference: 10th Annual ACCP
Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium. Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. http://www.chestnet.org
Announcements:
- U.S. EPA Region 5's Request for Proposals for Asthma Projects has closed. Please continue to check this location for information about future funding opportunities.
U.S. EPA Region 5's Asthma Program works with many partners throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin to help residents with asthma manage their disease. In addition to supporting the partners, Region 5's Asthma Program assists in the education of those living with asthma, their health care providers and care givers on the most up-to-date information about reducing exposures to environmental triggers of asthma.
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| National U.S. EPA Asthma Program Resources | Partner Recognitions 2008 2007 | Great Lakes Region Asthma Forum - February 2007 |
Background
Both U.S. EPA and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have declared asthma an epidemic. The number of children with asthma increased by 60% during the 1980s, and poor air quality can impact both children and adults with asthma. Environmental pollutants inside and outside can contribute to the poor air quality affecting people with asthma.
U.S. EPA Region 5's Asthma Program works in conjunction with U.S. EPA's National Program to support its partners' efforts in reducing the burden of asthma in the six Great Lake States - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
With Americans spending up to 90% of their time inside homes, schools and other buildings, common indoor asthma triggers can be reduced or eliminated:
- Secondhand (cigarette) Smoke
- Cockroaches and Other Pests
- Dust Mites & House Dust
- Molds
- Pets and Other Animals
- Nitrogen Dioxide
Outdoor air quality is a concern for those who are working and playing in that environment, especially if they have respiratory concerns. U.S. EPA promotes the Air Quality Index (AQI) as a tool to provide clear and timely information on local air quality and potential health risks from air pollution levels.
U.S. EPA Region 5 Asthma or Environmental Topics Contacts
| Name | Role | Phone | |
| Sheila Batka | State Asthma Programs, Website | 312-886-6053 | |
| Fayette Bright | Local and Tribal Asthma Programs | 312-886-6069 | |
| Lara Lasky | State and Local Asthma Programs, Communities in Action Regional Representative, School Asthma Programs | 312-353-5614 | |
| Jeanette Marrero | Local Asthma Programs, IAQ Tools for Schools Coordinator | 312-886-6543 | |
| Helen Tsiapas | Environmental Tobacco Smoke Coordinator | 312-886-7901 |
National and State Asthma Programs and Contacts
National Programs:
- U.S. EPA National Asthma Program at http://www.epa.gov/asthma/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Asthma Control Program at http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/nacp.htm
- Communities in Action for Asthma Friendly Environments at http://www.asthmacommunitynetwork.org
State Programs and Contacts:
Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin
National U.S. EPA Asthma Program Resources
For information about the following topics, visit the suggested Websites.
- For Indoor Air Quality topics, go to the U.S. EPA's Website at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/index.html
- For Outdoor Air Quality information in your area and current and forecasted air quality maps, go to the U.S. EPA AirNow Website at http://www.epa.gov/airnow
- Join communities across the nation delivering high quality, comprehensive asthma care. The "Communities in Action for Asthma-Friendly Environments" Online Network is at http://www.asthmacommunitynetwork.org