Wildfire Smoke Dangers
Wildfire smoke contains harmful PM 2.5 particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, leading to serious health issues like inflammation, heart attacks, and asthma attacks. The air quality index (AQI) is a crucial tool for assessing outdoor safety, with readings over 200 indicating increased health risks for everyone. Even those without pre-existing conditions may experience symptoms such as sore throats and runny noses when exposed to hazardous air.In this clip
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How to protect yourself from poor air quality
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