Spring time and Air Quality
Spring is almost here! Houstonians,
even the staff at your local urgent care center, are looking
forward to all of the outdoor spring activities.
However, in Houston, we must content
with a factor that can impact our respiratory health: air quality.
The “Air quality index,” or AQI,
tells you how clean the air you breathe is. On the flip side, it also
tells you how polluted the air is. Businesses in Houston are aware of
their emissions, and they currently “meet all five of the EPA’s
other health based air pollution standards” (On Air Houston, 2014).
In fact, On Air Houston reports that Houston’s air quality has
significantly improved over the past 10 years.
Spring time brings a lot of people
outside to enjoy the weather before Houston summer kicks in
(jokingly, but most often true) three weeks later.
People with asthma and allergies
should check the AQI when preparing their outdoor plans. Local News
Stations that cover weather often cover a pollution index to allow
people to plan their day. You can also check current air quality
indexes on the following websites:
Physicians at your local urgent care
center in Houston can refill your asthma prescriptions or evaluate
your allergy symptoms
References
On Air Houston. (2014). On Air:
Houston. Broadcasting Facts on Houston Air Quality. Retrieved on
March 4, 2014 from http://houstonairquality.com.
-Carolyn A. Medrano, 2014
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