Asthma
EPA's Coordinated Approach on Asthma
EPA promotes scientific understanding of environmental asthma triggers and ways to manage asthma in community settings through research, education and outreach. With federal, state and local partners, we are building the nation's capacity to control asthma and manage exposure to indoor and outdoor pollutants linked to asthma. Our purpose is to build knowledge and awareness to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans with asthma.
National Environmental Asthma Leadership Awards
Each year, EPA honors exceptional health plans, health care providers and communities in action with this prestigious award. Read more about the Awards. Read about the 2012 award winners: L.A. Care Health Plan, Mission Children's Hospital, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Michigan Department of Community Health.
A joint message from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American Lung Association on asthma
Watch the Video
Asthma Awareness Month
EPA's Communities in Action Asthma Initiative supports local programs working to help people in their communities bring asthma under control. An important part of this Initiative is raising awareness that asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic disease that can be controlled. Don't wait to take action - you can make every month Asthma Awareness Month.
Read the EPA Press Release: "EPA Works to Help the Nearly 26 Million Americans with Asthma/Highlights Asthma Awareness Month in May"
AirNow School Flag Program
AirNow School Flag Program
Be aware of daily air quality conditions. The US EPA offers a School Flag Program to raise awareness about air quality conditions by raising flags in front of schools during the week. This lets students, parents, school personnel and the community know what the level of air pollution is for that day, and whether they need to adjust their activities to reduce their exposure to air pollution to stay healthy. Find out more about the program, get resources and register for the program.
Learn more and register for the Webinar: The School Flag Program - Protecting Student's Health through Air Quality Awareness on September 19, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
| Basic Information Asthma Triggers Gain Control Improving Health in Communities and Schools | Asthma Awareness Partners/Related Links Español | Frequent Questions Resources/Publications Indoor Air |
Top 3 Questions/Tasks
How Do I...?
- find asthma-related publications and resources
- read more about asthma triggers
- find the asthma video and audio collection
Information for Specific Groups
- Parents, Caregivers and Kids
- Communities in Action
- School Health Champions
- Healthcare Professionals
- Researchers and Scientists
- Los recursos en Español
EPA Awards $1.2 Million to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Thirty-two assistance agreements, totaling approximately $1.2 million, were selected and funded by the 10 EPA Regions through a competitive grant announcement announced in early 2012. Read the EPA Press Release.
Asthma Community Network
Join today and become a partner in building and maintaining AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org. This online Network is designed for community-based asthma programs and organizations that sponsor them — including representatives of health plans and providers, government health and environmental agencies, nonprofits, coalitions, schools and more.
Asthma Advocate, Chris Draft, Former NFL Linebacker, launches National Public Service Announcement in partnership with the EPA.
Find out more about The Chris Draft Family Foundation 
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