Just as you consider pollutants and the quality of the air outside, you should think about things indoors that could pose health risks for your child — after all, most of us spend more time inside than we do outside.
Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, MD, a Washington University pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, talks about how the air in your home could potentially make your child sick.

Common sources can include:
• Natural gas
• Tobacco smoke
• Candles and air fresheners
• Wood-burning stoves
• Fireplaces

Here are a few things you can do to limit the sources of pollution in your home:
• Test for radon and carbon monoxide.
• Clean exhaust fans and replace air filters.
• Have a professional check your fireplace and wood-burning stove for any leaks.
• Look around your home for potential risks.

Many things can impact indoor air quality. Visit epa.gov for a complete list of pollutants and safety guides. If you have concerns about the air quality in your home affecting your child, make an appointment to see your pediatrician. Need help finding a pediatrician? We are here to help! Learn more about what factors to consider when choosing a pediatrician. (https://www.stlouischildrens.org/cond...)

Visit our website for more MomDocs tips: https://www.stlouischildrens.org/heal...
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw
Like us on Facebook:   / stlchildrens  
Follow us on Twitter:   / stlchildrens  
Learn More About Donating on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/?p...

The St. Louis Children’s Hospital YouTube station is intended as a reference and information source only. If you suspect you have a health problem, you should seek immediate care with the appropriate health care professionals. The information on this website is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. For help finding a doctor, St. Louis Children's Hospital Answer Line may be of assistance at 314.454.KIDS (5437). The opinions expressed in these videos are those of the individual writers, not necessarily St. Louis Children's Hospital or Washington University School of Medicine. BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine assume no liability for the information contained in this website or for its use.