About BreathCount
BreathCount turns confusing air quality numbers into practical guidance.
What it does
A normal air quality app says: AQI: 132.
BreathCount says: “The air may be harder on people who are sensitive to particle pollution today. People with asthma, children, older adults, and those exercising outdoors may want to reduce prolonged outdoor activity.”
It combines air quality, pollen, and smoke context into one plain-language verdict — with activity-specific guidance for exercise, kids, and sensitive groups.
Who it's for
- Parents checking whether kids can play outside or go to recess
- Coaches and team organizers making practice or game-day calls
- People with asthma, COPD, allergies, or other respiratory conditions
- Anyone who finds standard AQI apps confusing
What's included
- Real-time AQI from AirNow (EPA) by ZIP code
- Today's composite verdict — AQI + pollen combined
- Pollen levels and dominant pollen type
- Wildfire and smoke context for elevated PM2.5 days
- Activity-specific guidance: general, exercise, kids, and sensitive groups
- Tomorrow's forecast preview
- Best time to go outside based on current conditions
- Recent ZIP history for quick re-checks
- Source, timestamp, and data limitations — always visible
What's coming
Email alerts when air quality spikes, saved named locations (Home / School / Practice), and deeper school workflow tools are on the roadmap.
Limitations
BreathCount is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. AQI readings come from official EPA monitoring stations and may represent a reporting area rather than your exact location. Conditions can change quickly. If you have a medical condition, follow your doctor's guidance.