Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
A study in Ohio found that replacing gas stoves with electric alternatives significantly improved asthma symptoms in residents. Despite the study being cut short due to funding changes, researchers observed health benefits comparable to common asthma medications.
Each person was assessed for four weeks before and after the gas cooking replacement, and average asthma score dropped from 2.6 to 1.5. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Each person was assessed for four weeks before and after the gas cooking replacement, and average asthma score dropped from 2.6 to 1.5. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Pollutionwatch Asthma Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts
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