Air Quality Awareness Week
The Alabama Asthma Coalition, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), is encouraging Alabamians to learn more about asthma and air quality during Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW). Read the ADPH blog post: Breathing Easier: Understanding Indoor Air Quality and Asthma.
The following social media messaging is shared on the Alabama Asthma Coalition and ADPH social media accounts in May. Follow our social media accounts and share our graphics and messaging.
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2026 Daily Topics and Messaging
Kick-Off Post
Air Quality Awareness Week is May 4-8! Check out the #AQAW2026 website: epa.gov/aqaw and follow @airnow for info and resources on how @EPA and its partners are working together for clean air. Read our blog post on indoor air quality & asthma: tinyurl.com/22whjs6d.
Monday, May 4 - Wildland Fires and Smoke
To prevent wildfires, ADEM enforces a burn ban (tinyurl.com/4247ce92) from May through October in 12 Alabama counties: Baldwin, DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Lawrence, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, Russell, Shelby, and Talladega. #AQAW2026 #PreventWildfires
Tuesday, May 5 - Asthma and Your Health
- May is #AsthmaAwarenessMonth, and May 5 is #WorldAsthmaDay. Did you know that #AirQuality can greatly impact people with asthma and other respiratory conditions? Learn more at epa.gov/aqaw. #AQAW2026
- Vaping is harmful in 3 ways: 1.) To the user, as harmful ingredients are not disclosed. 2.) To others, as vape clouds contain cancerous chemicals, heavy metals, and nicotine, which can be inhaled by nearby people. 3.) Through thirdhand aerosol exposure, as the chemical residue remains on surfaces after the person vaping has left the room. Learn more about vaping and smoking when you have asthma: tinyurl.com/5dcj3xx2. #WorldAsthmaDay #AQAW2026
Wednesday, May 6 - Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air pollution disproportionately affects low-income & marginalized communities, leading to serious health issues. DYK: you can sign up to be notified when permit applications are submitted and to request a public hearing? Sign up: adem.alabama.gov. #AQAW2026
Thursday, May 7 - Air, Animals, and Plants
We love them, but our furry babies can trigger allergies & asthma, among other things. There are things you can do: tinyurl.com/mpa622ph, including buying an air cleaner with a HEPA filter. Or you can build your own air purifier! It is called a Corsi-Rosenthal Box (#CRBox). This website: tinyurl.com/v3urwmt3 teaches you how. Teachers, build 1 or 2 for your classroom for a memorable and useful #STEMproject! #AQAW2026Friday, May 8 - Air Quality Resources
Does your school encourage no idling in the car line? ADEM provides signs that say “Protect young lungs at play." Contact [email protected] to reserve a sign for your school. #AQAW2026Bonus Post
Did you know you can easily monitor the carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM) in your indoor air using portable, handheld monitors? Monitoring can tell you if you need ventilation. Lower CO2 levels mean a lower risk of respiratory viruses. Particulate matter (PM) triggers asthma attacks. Using portable HEPA air purifiers can help remove PM. CO2 and PM monitors are available for loan from Indoor Air Care Advocates. Email [email protected]. #KnowYourAir #AsthmaAndYourHealth #AirQuality #AQAW2026
Page last updated: May 1, 2026
