Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms

People with poorly controlled asthma may be able to breathe easier by making a change in the kitchen.

By: Ashwini Sehgal, Case Western Reserve University, The Conversation

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Published: July 23, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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By Ashwini Sehgal, Case Western Reserve University

More than one-third of American households rely on natural gas stoves to prepare their meals.

Burning natural gas generates carbon dioxide, which is the main driver of climate change. But cooking on gas stoves is also an under-recognized and important source of indoor air pollution. Combustion of natural gas creates nitrogen dioxide and other compounds that can irritate the lungs.

People with preexisting respiratory conditions, …

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