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Tag: Wildfire

Environmental Health, Lungs

What’s in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist explains the health risks

July 16, 2021

Smoke from wildfires contains thousands of compounds, including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.

Asthma, COPD/Emphysema, Lungs

What masks best against wildfire smoke?

November 15, 2018

Simple dust or surgical masks do not offer adequate protection. Health officials recommend “N95” respirators or “P100” masks.

Air Pollution, Lungs

Air quality now good in King County

August 23, 2018

National Weather Service predicts that the Puget Sound region will see some improvement in air quality today, especially along the coast.

Air Pollution, Asthma, COPD/Emphysema, Environmental Health, Lungs

Air to remain unhealthy; stay indoors – health officials

August 22, 2018

Until we get better air quality, stay indoors with windows closed if you can find somewhere cool, health officials say.

Air Pollution, Asthma, COPD/Emphysema, Environment, Lungs, Public Health

Region’s air ‘unhealthy’ for sensitive groups due to wildfire smoke – officials

August 14, 2018

Smoke levels are now mostly UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS across the Puget Sound region – Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

Air Pollution, Environment, Lungs

How to protect your children from wildfire smoke

July 18, 2018

Due to summer wildfires, children living on the West Coast have been breathing some of the most polluted air on record.

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