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ASTHMA CONTROL BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GAS STOVES TO ELECTRIC STOVES.

Ashwini R Sehgal¹, Pam Schuellerman², Jacqueline Dolata³

¹Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth System, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; Institute for Health, Opportunity, Partnership, and Empowerment, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Summary

Switching from gas to electric stoves significantly improved asthma control and reduced indoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in individuals with poorly controlled asthma. This transition may be a beneficial strategy for managing asthma symptoms and improving indoor air quality.

Keywords:

asthma gas stoves nitrogen dioxide

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Respiratory Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Natural gas stoves are a significant source of indoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution.
NO2 exposure is linked to asthma exacerbations and poor asthma control.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of switching from gas to electric stoves on asthma control.
To assess changes in asthma-related emergency visits, missed school/work days, and indoor NO2 levels.

Main Methods:

85 individuals with poorly controlled asthma (Asthma Control Questionnaire [ACQ] score > 1.5) had their gas stoves replaced with electric stoves.
Asthma control (ACQ score), emergency room visits, hospitalizations, missed work/school days, and indoor NO2 levels were measured before and after the stove change.

Main Results:

The average ACQ score improved significantly from 2.6 to 1.5 after switching to electric stoves.
Emergency room visits or hospitalizations for asthma decreased from 11.8% to 3.5%.
Indoor NO2 levels dropped substantially from 21.0 to 6.3 ppb.

Conclusions:

Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves improved asthma control and reduced indoor NO2 levels.
Transitioning away from gas stoves may be a viable option for individuals with poorly controlled asthma.
Further controlled clinical trials are recommended to confirm these findings and assess long-term effects.