Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
Summary
A US study found that replacing gas stoves with electric ones greatly improved asthma symptoms in people living near Cleveland, Ohio. The change reduced hospital visits and missed work or school days, with air pollution inside homes dropping significantly.Key Facts
- The study began in December 2024 and aimed to help 1,200 people with poorly controlled asthma.
- Funding was cut early by President Trump’s administration, so fewer than 100 homes completed the stove replacement.
- Even with a smaller group of 72 homes, researchers saw clear health improvements.
- Asthma scores dropped from 2.6 to 1.5 on a scale where 0.5 is a meaningful improvement.
- Hospital admissions and days off due to asthma decreased after switching to electric stoves.
- Indoor nitrogen dioxide pollution fell by about 70% in monitored homes.
- Most participants (over 97%) were happy with their new stoves.
- Experts say reducing indoor air pollution should be part of housing and environmental policies to help health.
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