May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is calling on residents to take simple steps to breathe easier and live healthier. With warmer temperatures, blooming trees, and increased outdoor activity, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and take action to protect your respiratory health.
This May, the health department is highlighting how clean air, active lifestyles, and timely information can help residents manage asthma and allergies, while celebrating the health and environmental benefits of Bike Month across Lucas County.
Watch the Air: Stay Informed with Real-Time Air Quality and Allergy Updates
As spring continues, air quality, allergens, and asthma triggers can significantly impact those with asthma or seasonal allergies. Local tools are available to help families stay ahead of the forecast:
- TMACOG Air Quality Updates: The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) provides daily air quality alerts and forecasts, helping residents adjust outdoor activities on days with high ozone or particle pollution.
- Lucas County Asthma & Allergy Dashboard: This online resource offers real-time pollen counts, asthma education materials, and air quality monitoring to help residents manage symptoms and reduce risks. Explore the dashboard here.
Pedal for Prevention: Celebrate Bike Month
Bike Month is more than just a reason to ride, it’s a call to action for a healthier community. Biking reduces vehicle emissions, improves fitness, and supports better respiratory health for all. This year’s Bike Month celebrations include Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7. Local schools across Lucas County will host safe, fun bike and walk-to-school events, helping students to stay active and build independence.
Through community partnerships and coalitions, TLCHD is proud and excited to boost efforts and awareness for active transportation and information resources to help Lucas County residents live their healthiest lives.
