Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Gas Stoves Replaced with Electric Induction Reduces Asthma Attacks
A study in Northeast Ohio found that replacing gas stoves with electric induction stoves in homes of people with asthma led to big improvements.
The air inside homes got much cleaner, and people had fewer asthma attacks.
They missed less school and work, and needed fewer trips to the hospital.
The study showed that electric stoves can help people with asthma feel better, almost as much as some medicines.
However, switching to electric stoves can be expensive, especially in older homes.
The study had to stop early because of funding cuts, but it shows that simple changes in the home can make a big difference for people with asthma.
Replacing gas stoves with electric induction stoves reduced indoor nitrogen dioxide levels by 70%.
Asthma severity dropped from moderate to mild in participants after 2-3 months of using electric induction stoves.
Missed days of work or school fell by approximately 80%.
Emergency room visits and hospitalizations dropped by 70%.
User satisfaction with electric induction stoves jumped from 41% to 98%.
- Who
- Adults and children with poorly controlled asthma in Northeast Ohio
- What
- Replacement of gas stoves with electric induction stoves
- When
- Study conducted over a few months, terminated in May 2025
- Where
- Northeast Ohio
- Why
- To test the clinical benefits of replacing gas stoves with electric induction stoves on asthma patients
Pro-Electric Induction Stoves
Pro-Gas Stoves
Health Benefits
Pro-Electric Induction Stoves
Electric induction stoves significantly reduce asthma symptoms and improve air quality.
Pro-Gas Stoves
Gas stoves are more traditional and widely available, with many users comfortable with their performance.
Cost and Accessibility
Pro-Electric Induction Stoves
Electric induction stoves require significant upfront costs for electrical upgrades, especially in older homes.
Pro-Gas Stoves
Gas stoves are generally more affordable and do not require extensive electrical modifications.
- Study Location
- Northeast Ohio
- Study Participants
- 85 adults and children with poorly controlled asthma
- Nitrogen Dioxide Reduction
- 70%
- Asthma Severity Reduction
- From moderate to mild
- Missed Days of Work/School Reduction
- 80%
- Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations Reduction
- 70%
- User Satisfaction with Electric Induction Stoves
- 98%
- Average Cost per Household for Electrical Upgrades
- $7,000