Ways to control asthma symptoms.

• Position: EPA - Brief article

One in 10 children in the U.S. suffers from asthma, and communities of color and low-income families are disproportionately impacted. 'We can take steps to protect our families and control asthma by learning the triggers and creating an action plan," says Gina McCarthy, Environmental Protection Agency administrator.

'We know our public health is directly connected to our environment, and threats such as climate change are aggravating symptoms for communities across the country--which is why we are taking important action through our Clean Power Plan and the Clean Air Act."

Asthma affects nearly 23,000,000 people and costs more than $56,000,000,000 per year in direct medical expenses and indirect costs...