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Asthma triggers in the elementary school environment: a pilot study.

P J Dautel1, L Whitehead, S Tortolero

  • 1Independent Living Research Utilization, A Program of The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas 77019, USA. pdautel@ilru.org

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|December 28, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A new Environmental Observation Checklist (EOC) helps identify asthma triggers in schools. This tool assesses allergens, irritants, and ventilation, aiding in interventions for healthier learning environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Allergy
  • School Health

Background:

  • Childhood asthma is a significant cause of school absenteeism.
  • Environmental allergens and irritants in classrooms can trigger asthma symptoms.
  • Effective assessment of indoor environmental factors is crucial for asthma management in schools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and pilot the Environmental Observation Checklist (EOC) for assessing indoor asthma triggers.
  • To evaluate the EOC's utility in identifying potential environmental control issues in school classrooms.
  • To correlate EOC findings with objective air quality measurements.

Main Methods:

  • The Environmental Observation Checklist (EOC) was developed for qualitative assessment.
  • Seventy-five classrooms across 20 schools in two Texas urban districts were surveyed.

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  • Indoor air quality (CO2, temperature, humidity) was measured concurrently using a Q-TRAK Air Quality Monitor.

    • Main Results:

    • The EOC provided a qualitative assessment of classroom environments related to asthma triggers.
    • Concurrent air quality monitoring provided objective data on ventilation and humidity.
    • The study demonstrated the feasibility of using the EOC in a school setting.

    Conclusions:

    • The Environmental Observation Checklist (EOC) is a potentially useful screening tool.
    • The EOC can help identify schools requiring environmental interventions to reduce asthma triggers.
    • Integrating qualitative checklists with objective monitoring can enhance environmental assessments in schools.