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Heart and Circulatory System, Lungs, Prevention, University of Washington

Get ready for wildfire smoke season: Smoke Ready Week starts Monday

June 5, 2025

Forecasts show higher-than-normal wildfire risk across Washington this summer

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Air Pollution, Brain and Nervous System, Dementia, Environment

Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk

November 25, 2024

New research led by the University of Washington in Seattle has found that long-term to wildfire smoke exposure was associated with a significant increase in the odds that a person would be diagnosed with dementia.   

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Environmental Health, Newborn and Infant Health, Pregnancy, Public Health

Wildfire smoke is a health risk for pregnant people — both physically and mentally

August 22, 2024

As the West’s wildfire season worsens, a new Human Rights Watch report urges policymakers to address the toll it’s taking on pregnancy and birth outcomes.

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Environment, Environmental Health, Lungs, Public Health, University of Washington

How to Prepare for an Early and Long 2023 Wildfire Season in King County

July 14, 2023

his year, wildfire smoke is forecast to start early in King County and last into the fall. Record-setting forest fires have already darkened skies in Canada and the eastern U.S., and our region is set to be next. By preparing now, you can help to protect your and your family’s lungs, heart, and health from smoke.

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Environment, Environmental Health, Heart and Circulatory System, Lungs, Public Health

Wildfire smoke forecasted to impact Washington again this season

June 12, 2023

‘Smoke Ready Week,’ June 12-16, is the perfect time to prepare for unhealthy air

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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