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Below is a selection of Medline Plus entries on topics related to air pollution and respiratory health.
Workshop recording
Sign up for a free online community health workshop led by two Cooper University Healthcare physicians. Don't worry, if the workshop has filled up or you are not available, a recording with Spanish subtitles will be uploaded here.
National Institute of Environmental Health Services (NIEHS) Resources
- NIEHS's Air Pollution Topic PageAn overview of various federal resources on air pollution and your health.
- NIEHS's Lung Disease Topic PageAn overview of various federal resources on lung disease.
- NIEHS's Asthma Topic PageAn overview of various federal resources on lung disease.
Other resources on asthma and your health
- Center for Disease Control Asthma Web PageContains a variety of resources on controlling asthma, asthma data and statistics, resources for schools, and more.
- Environmental Protection Agency's Asthma Web PageContains information such as FAQ's on asthma, managing asthma triggers, and regional and state air quality information.
- Asthma in New Jersey Web PageThe State of New Jersey Department of Health's Asthma data web page.
- The Asthma and Allergy NetworkAllergy & Asthma Network specializes in making accurate medical information about asthma relevant and understandable to all while promoting standards of care that are proven to work.
- State of the AirFor 21 years, the American Lung Association has analyzed data from official air quality monitors to compile the "State of the Air" report. The more you learn about the air you breathe, the more you can protect your health and take steps to make the air cleaner and healthier.
Air Quality Alerts
Get alerts from the EPA's Airnow website when air quality may be especially poor in Camden to your email at the following website, click here.
Airnow smartphone applications are also available for Apple and Android.
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protect Air Quality HomepageVisit this site to look up real time data on air quality in Camden, read past annual reports on air quality in New Jersey, and learn what types of air pollution the DEP monitors.
Health Resources for Children
- Kids Environment and Health Asthma Topic PageA resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to asthma.
- Kids Environment and Health Particulate Matter Topic PageA resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to particulate matter.
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Just for Kids PageGames, puzzles, videos and more to help you learn about managing your allergies and asthma.
- KidsHealth.org Asthma Center for KidsHigh quality information for kids, teens, and parents on Asthma.
- Noattacks.orgA collection of resources for kids and parents on asthma prevention and education from the Asthma Community Network.
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