When Every Breath Hurts: The Growing Link Between Air Pollution and Asthma
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of air pollution on asthma sufferers in Ghana.
For millions of people living with asthma, the air they breathe can mean the difference between a normal day and a medical emergency. From dust rising off roads under construction to vehicle emissions, burning waste and cooking smoke, air pollution is increasingly becoming a dangerous trigger for respiratory illness across Ghana. In this episode, Michael Asharley speaks with Ghanaian Times journalist Abigail Annoh about her powerful reporting on the growing toll of poor air quality on asthmat...
People in this episode
Host: Michael Asharley
Guest: Abigail Annoh
Topics covered
- air pollution
- asthma
- respiratory illness
- environmental health
- public health
Keywords
- air pollution
- asthma
- Ghana
- respiratory health
- environment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ghanaian Times
Places: Ghana
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