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Breathing radon can increase your risk of lung cancer. Follow these steps to check your home's radon level. ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Also available in: Spanish
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. This page provides information on what the symptoms of CO poisoning are, how CO is produced, what one should do to prevent CO pois... Details >
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responds to questions about indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools and provides the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)
This guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)
Learn about the importance of replacing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms annually. ... Details >
This health information page provides facts about the causes of indoor air pollution and the health problems associated with it.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Indoor allergens and irritants play a significant role in triggering asthma attacks. Triggers are things that can cause asthma symptoms, an episode or attack or make asthma worse. Work with your docto... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Learn how you can prevent harmful exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas that can cause illness and death.... Details >
This guide was developed to help home buyers and sellers address eight key questions about radon, a radioactive gas found in homes all over the United States. Learn about radon tests, kits, and result... Details >
Formaldehyde is a chemical used to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Learn about its health effects, sources and levels found in the home, and ways to reduce exposure. ... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency