As summer approaches, millions of children are at risk for breathing unhealthy levels of pollution on a regular basis, which can be especially harmful to those with asthma. Studies link daily increases in fine particle pollution to reduced lung function, greater use of asthma medications, and increased rates of school absenteeism, emergency room visits, hospital admissions, and premature death. Find out more about what you and your family can do with these Family Safety Tips from the American Lung Association. Also, learn about the quality of air in your community, searchable by zip code.

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