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National Asthma Council Australia Calls For Car Makers To Improve Cabin Air Quality

A review of seven of Australia’s best selling cars has led the National Asthma Council Australia to call for improved air quality inside vehicles, to reduce the risk of in-car asthma attacks. More than just a health and wellbeing issue, the impli


A review of seven of Australia’s best selling cars has led the National Asthma Council Australia to call for improved air quality inside vehicles, to reduce the risk of in-car asthma attacks.

More than just a health and wellbeing issue, the implications of a severe asthma attack behind the wheel could represent a significant safety issue to road users.

A previous review in 2013 yielded similar results, with none of the seven top-selling models having added added cabin filtration since then.

The review also points out that no car company mentions cabin filtration in its brochures when fitted, making relevant information more difficult for consumers.

Over two million (or one in ten) Australians are affected by asthma, one of the highest rates in the world. 

The National Asthma Council Australia recommends asthma sufferers create an asthma action plan, in consultation with their GP, to help manage their symptoms, as well as sticking to recommended treatments, including the prescribed use of preventative medications.

Kez Casey

Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.

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