Though asthma-related ER visits have dropped, advocates still worry about industry's impact on health. Could new Allegheny County leadership spell change?

Allegheny County’s air quality remains mixed while asthma related ER visits drop. Clean-air advocates still continue to fight.

Last year, there were 2,083 asthma-related emergency department visits recorded in Allegheny County hospitals. That’s down from 3,019 in 2019, though experts say this doesn’t necessarily reflect a ...