US News and World Report Profiles Asthma Study

Posted on February 16, 2021
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U.S. News and World Report highlighted new research led by SPH alumnus Kamal Eldeirawi, PhD in Epidemiology '06 and an associate professor at the UIC College of Nursing.  Eldeirawi investigated how increased use of disinfectants and cleaning supplies may impact people with asthma.

We became concerned with increased cleaning and disinfecting related to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with people spending more time indoors may expose people with asthma to more environmental triggers for asthma symptoms.

Kamal Eldeirawi  |  PhD in Epidemiology '06

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Modified on February 17, 2021