Asthma UK Comment On Air Pollutants From Fireplaces And Wood-Burning Stoves

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Article Date: 08 Feb 2011 - 0:00 PDT

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Barbara Stephenson, Asthma Nurse Specialist for Asthma UK, says: 'We know that air pollution such as smoke from fireplaces and wood-burning stoves can be a trigger for people's asthma symptoms. When wood burns, it emits fine particles combined with toxic agents such as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide. When these particles are inhaled by someone with asthma, it can cause their airways to become inflamed, sometimes leading to severe asthma symptoms that may result in admission to hospital.

'Asthma UK recommends that people with asthma for whom smoke is a trigger avoid smoky environments wherever possible. It is also advisable for them to monitor their condition and take their medicines regularly in order to keep their asthma under good control.

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