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Hey, everybody, it's Marielle Seguera.
Not too long ago, a report came out about gas stoves.
When you cook with them, they emit pollutants like nitrogen dioxide.
And the report estimated that about 13% of current childhood asthma cases in the US are attributable to gas stove use.
Suddenly, it seemed like everybody was talking about gas stove stoves and how you really need to be ventilating if you have one.
And I honestly didn't know that.
Never thought about it.
Don't have a fan over my stove.
And I wasn't opening the window consistently when I cooked.
I remember thinking, oh my God, I've been poisoning myself this whole time.
Fact check.
No.
However, I have probably been exposing myself to gases that might exacerbate respiratory illness.
Over time, when we talk about health risks from the environment, things get confusing and overwhelming fast.
It's hard to know just how big of a deal these risks are and also what changes you need to make and when you're going overboard.
But that's what we do here at Lifekit.
We help you figure this stuff out.
So in this episode, we're going to talk about indoor air quality.
With the help of researchers, we will give you five practical ways to improve your air quality at home, including tips on how to clean your house, how to choose an air filter, and how to test your air.