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Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone (www.bbc.com)
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[–] 27 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Most asthma is environmental. Leaded gasoline was covered up. Oil and gas deserves to be burned.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    It's more about particulate emissions: especially diesel soot.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    House dust too. I had terrible asthma as a teenager from living in a dusty home that wasn't cleaned. Once I moved out it was much better and I didn't need to use a daily preventative.

    Since 2020 I've been wearing a mask when out and noticed my asthma is better than its ever been. For the first time in my life I'm having to get new puffers when they go out of date, not when they run out of doses.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago

    Same story as me. We had carpets and a dog growing up and my asthma was terrible. Now I'm living in a carpet and animal free house is amazing.

    Also same with 2020. I had to go to the office for the first time during lockdown down so decided to walk. Hardly any cars and wearing a mask, the best I've ever breathed in my life.

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