The Air We Breathe: Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality with Drs. Edward Brooks & Charlene McEvoy

Among many unintended and unexpected effects of sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic is the substantial increase in exposures to indoor allergens and pollutants. Here, Dr. Edward Brooks at University of Texas at San Antonio and Dr. Charlene McEvoy at University of Minnesota bring a shared expertise on air quality health and research to discuss the resulting health ramifications. It is an enlightening conversation about the patient populations who are most impacted, plus what can be done to help mitigate the consequences.Episode highlights0:16 The history of indoor air environments2:50 Introducing Edward G. Brooks, MD, and Charlene McEvoy, MD4:39 The factors of poor indoor air quality6:25 Ways to improve indoor air quality8:59 The underlying pathophysiology of pollutants13:02 Benzene recalls14:18 High-risk behaviors and disease risks17:14 Recommendations for exposed patients21:02 Radon as a lung cancer risk22:35 Final thoughts25:42 OutroFor additional news and insights, visit us at HCPLive.com and Lung.org.