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2024 Yes Responses of schoolchildren with asthma to recommendations to reduce desert dust exposure: Results from the LIFE-MEDEA intervention project using wearable technology https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722076203?via%3Dihub Kouis, Panayiotis Europe Experimental Students Elementary (K-5) Particulate Matter (PM) Dust Respiratory symptoms Desert dust storms Asthmatic children Outdoor exposure Wearable sensors Physical activity Global positioning system Among children with asthma, personal DDS alerts and exposure-reduction advice led to significant reductions in time and steps spent outdoors during dust storm days. Results support the effectiveness of targeted communication over general guidance. 2023