Linn County CHAMP Program
Children's Home Asthma Management Program
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Mission Statement: Improve the health and well being of asthmatics through education & environmental intervention.
What does CHAMP stand for? CHILDREN'S HOME ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
What is CHAMP? CHAMP is a federally funded grant from EPA Region 7. The CHAMP grant is a resource for Linn County residents and surrounding areas to receive asthma education and environmental intervention.
Who is Eligible for CHAMP? Any family that has a child with asthma or on asthma medication.
How do I Sign Up? Call Linn County Public Health and ask to speak to Dr. Stephanie Nomura or call directly at (319) 892-6022.
What does the CHAMP program entail? Three visits are conducted with the participating family. The first visit is an indoor air quality assessment identifying asthma triggers and making recommendations. The second and third visits are conducted by asthma educators including a respiratory therapist.
Linn County Public Health
501 13th St. NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
stephanie.nomura@linncounty.org
ruby.perin@linncounty.org
www.linncounty.org
Take the Asthma Control Test for people age 12-18
Find out some of the statistics and initial findings from the CHAMP program
Top Ten Recommended CHAMP Responses For Indoor Air Quality Problems:
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Provide more fresh air in the house |
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20.5% |
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Reduce humidity in the house to prevent mold growth |
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12.0% |
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Install a sealed, ventilated lid on the footing drain sump |
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9.3% |
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Use a dehumidifier in the basement |
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6.6% |
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Do not store cloth and paper in basement to control mold growth |
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5.8% |
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Repair or replace damaged building materials |
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5.0% |
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Move bedding and furniture away from the exterior wall |
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3.9% |
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Change exterior drainage to prevent basement infiltration |
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3.9% |
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Pet-related |
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3.5% |
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Clean up mold |
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3.1% |
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Common recommendations and what it means:
1. Provide more fresh air
Indoor contaiminates are generaly 2-5 times higher indoors than out and most people will spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Contaminants
2. Reduce Humidity Levels.
3. Sealed sump pits.
4. Dehumidifiers.
5 Basement Storage.
6. Damaged Building Materials.
7. Furniture location
8. Exterior Drainage
9. Pet Related
10. Cleaning Mold.
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