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Asthma

  • 2025 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management

    The application period closed on February 12, 2025. The winner will be announced during Asthma Awareness Month in May. 

    Learn about the awards

  • AirNow

    Check your outdoor air quality using AirNow.gov. Consider adjusting your outdoor activities depending on the Air Quality Index to reduce your risk of asthma symptoms.

    Find information about daily air pollution

  • No Asthma Attacks

    This campaign aims to educate parents and children with asthma about simple steps to prevent asthma attacks.

    Meet the Breathe Easies!

  • Wood Smoke can Trigger Asthma

    Learn about safe wood-burning practices from the Burn Wise program. 

    Learn more about wood smoke

Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for over 26 million Americans, including  4.5 million children. Learn more about how the environment can affect asthma patients and how to manage environmental asthma triggers. 

  • Learn about Asthma

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    Learn what asthma is and who is at risk. 

    Learn about asthma
  • Manage Asthma Triggers

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    Read about how to reduce your exposure to indoor allergens and irritants that can trigger asthma attacks. 

    Manage asthma triggers
  • Take Action on Asthma

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    Learn about organizations promoting asthma awareness and how you can help spread the word in your community.

    Take action on asthma
  • National Asthma Awards

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    Read about past winners and how your organization can apply for recognition. 

    Learn about the awards
  • Access Asthma Resources

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    Explore publications for kids, parents, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

    Access asthma resources
  • Asthma Community Network​

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    Join this network to help your asthma program learn effective strategies, connect with other programs and grow. ​

    Join the network
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EPA Regional and State Contacts

Find asthma contact information for EPA's 10 regional office and states.

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Stay Informed!

Subscribe to asthma email updates. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Search common questions or send a question to our customer care team.

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Take the Asthma Quiz

Test your asthma knowledge.

Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on April 29, 2025
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