For this episode fully focused on indoor air pollution, we are joined by Professor Mark Hernandez who serves as director of the Aerobiology and Disinfection Lab at the University of Colorado. Listen in to learn about the harmful impact of pollutants such as mold, toxic chemicals and asbestos on respiratory health, particularly in a school setting. Equally important, what can be done to help alleviate these effects?

0:16 Intro

0:50 Introducing Mark Hernandez, PhD, PE

2:15 The most pressing issues of school air quality

4:12 Advice for school administrators

6:25 The link to pediatric asthma

12:23 Trends in national monitoring

14:16 How COVID-19 changed ventilation priorities

16:29 An equitable, affordable solution

18:34 Signs of unhealthy air exposure

20:53 How clinicians and guardians can get involved

23:47 Outro

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