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Washington County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Silicosis: What Workers Need to Know
… and tasks put people at risk for silicosis. Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by breathing in crystalline silica dust. Crystalline silica dust is created from materials containing silica. Breathing in silica dust for extended periods of time can cause permanent lung damage and … -
County Environmental Health Profile, 2015
… Both particulate matter and ozone can trigger health problems, especially in people with breathing conditions like asthma. Levels of these contaminants are measured by monitoring … visit dhs.wisconsin.gov/epht/melanoma.htm. To read ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and may restrict the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Symptoms of asthma often occur … Both particulate matter and ozone can trigger health problems, especially in people with breathing conditions like asthma. Levels of these contaminants are measured by monitoring … -
Silicosis: What Employers Need to Know
… and tasks put people at risk for silicosis. Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by breathing in crystalline silica dust. Crystalline silica dust is created from materials containing silica. Breathing in silica dust for extended periods of time can cause permanent lung damage and … -
Trichloroethylene (TCE) in the Workplace
… Skin contact with high concentrations of TCE may cause skin irritation, such as a rash. Breathing in medium to high concentrations of TCE may cause headaches, dizziness, and sleepiness, … -
Rusk County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Sauk County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Racine County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Rock County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Richland County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Portage County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Price County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Polk County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Pierce County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Pepin County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Ozaukee County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Outagamie County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Oneida County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually … -
Jefferson County Environmental Health Tracking
… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually …