Comments on: Icons That Help Move People to New Behaviors http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asthma EPA's Blog About Our World Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Michael Maynard http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-39915 Michael Maynard Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:21:31 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-39915 Thank you Kristy Miller for this informative article on the promotion of childhood asthma awareness.

I hadn’t watched the goldfish commercial as I live in the UK, but just watched it on Youtube, and it certainly puts the point across!

Michael

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-36512 Anonymous Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:19:43 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-36512 Please stop running the goldfish/asthma commercial!!!!!

It is on every channel and comes on at least 50 to 60 times a day. It is plain and simply gross overkill. I cannot understand why any organization would continue to pound people endlessly every day, day after day with the same old tired message. You are really turning the public against the very thing you are trying to build support for.

Enough already!!!!!!!!!!!!

P. S. The same goes for that cheesy cinderella carriage commercial about the booster seat!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kristy Miller http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-30766 Kristy Miller Tue, 25 May 2010 23:05:47 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-30766 Hi, Michael,

Good to get your comment. It’s true that the environment plays a role in triggering asthma attacks– both the outdoor and indoor environments are important. Did you know, most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors? This means it’s vital for people to be aware of what’s in their home’s environment, how they may be contributing to asthma triggers and ways to better maintain their indoor environment as well. You can learn more about environmental asthma triggers–both indoors and outdoors– at our website

http://www.epa.gov/asthma/about.html

Thanks for reading and commenting. Kristy

]]> By: Kristy Miller http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-30764 Kristy Miller Tue, 25 May 2010 22:51:07 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-30764 Hi, Michael,

Good to get your comment. It’s true that the environment plays a role in triggering asthma attacks– both the outdoor and indoor environments are important. Did you know, most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors? This means it’s vital for people to be aware of what’s in their home’s environment, how they may be contributing to asthma triggers and ways to better maintain their indoor environment as well. You can learn more about environmental asthma triggers–both indoors and outdoors– at our website

http://www.epa.gov/asthma/about.html

Thanks for reading and commenting. Kristy

]]> By: Kristy Miller http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-30763 Kristy Miller Tue, 25 May 2010 22:26:55 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-30763 Hi, Urooj: While experts don’t know how to prevent the disease of asthma, experts do know what it takes to control asthma. Please work with your doctor to get an asthma action plan; be sure to take the medications your doctor prescribes; and take steps to avoid the triggers that make your asthma worse. You can learn more about ways to avoid common triggers at EPA’s asthma website http://www.epa.gov/asthma/about.html

Also, check out The Centers for Disease Control’s asthma website for more asthma information and tips.
http://www.epa.gov/asthma/about.html

Thanks for reading and I appreciate your comment.

Kristy Miller

]]> By: Kristy Miller http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-30762 Kristy Miller Tue, 25 May 2010 22:17:33 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-30762 Hello Lori,

Thank you for your post. Certainly, every one suffering with asthma should see their doctor and work with medical professionals to develop a personal asthma management plan–this includes taking medications as prescribed and determining what triggers your asthma attacks. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/actionplan_text.htm

Asthma triggers vary from person to person, so knowing your personal triggers is an important part of controlling your asthma. You can learn more about managing some common environmental triggers at http://www.epa.gov/asthma/about.html

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has a very helpful asthma website http://www.cdc.gov/asthma

Thank you for your interest and all the best, Kristy miller

]]> By: Michael E. Bailey http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-30681 Michael E. Bailey Sat, 22 May 2010 22:27:50 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-30681 EPA and AdC teaming up for the asthma campaign is a great benefit for public health in general and children in particular. What is in the environment can play a critical role in asthma attacks. Pollan is the traditional cause. But dust can include particles from tires and fuel exhaust from roadways, residue from chemical spraying, residue from landfills, and other sources. Pollution is a triggering cause for Asthma and one of the most unhealthful components of air pollution today is diesel particulates. Best wishes,Michael E. Bailey.

]]> By: Urooj http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-30645 Urooj Fri, 21 May 2010 17:26:12 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-30645 HI! it’s good to read about this asthima protection campaign!
but will you be kind enough to guide common people about, “how we can protect ourselves from heading towards asthima or related problems?” in your further articals

]]> By: Lori http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/05/asthma/comment-page-1/#comment-30641 Lori Fri, 21 May 2010 15:55:12 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=3037#comment-30641 Hi, I have Asthma, since age 12. I agree that knowledge and an action plan are very important in preventing asthma atttacks. Your right about the environment and emotional stresses affecting ones asthma. The behavior therapy kinda sounds like just being mindful of your actions, cognitive therapy? Are you saying then that preventative medication is not needed? Or, is behavior change an added resource for the asthma sufferer? I’ll have to read more abut your research. thank you

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