Asthma can be triggered by many factors, some of which include smoke, pet dander, pollen and other tiny particles found inside the home. In fact, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that levels of air pollution inside the home can be two to five times higher — and occasionally up to 100 times higher — than outdoor levels. So it’s not surprising that the EPA has declared indoor air quality as one of the top five most urgent environmental risks to public health.

Invisible and odorless, radon gas is a health hazard when it accumulates to high levels inside homes or other structures. Indoor radon exposure is estimated to be the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. Radon problems have been identified in every state. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. has indoor radon levels at or above the EPA's recommended action guideline level.

For information on how to maintain a healthy indoor air environment go to www.HealthHouse.org.