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Wildfire Smoke FAQ: What’s Happening With Air Quality Right Now and Why? What Are the Risks? How Do I Protect Myself Short-Term? What About Long-Term Protection? Is This the ‘New Normal?’
By Rebecca Kaarina Saari Your Health

Wildfire Smoke FAQ: What’s Happening With Air Quality Right Now and Why? What Are the Risks? How Do I Protect Myself Short-Term? What About Long-Term Protection? Is This the ‘New Normal?’

With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems. What is happening with air quality right now? Many North Americans have never experienced local air quality as […]

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How Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Human Health, Even When the Fire Is Hundreds of Miles Away — A Toxicologist Explains
By Christopher T. Migliaccio Your Health

How Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Human Health, Even When the Fire Is Hundreds of Miles Away — A Toxicologist Explains

Smoke from more than 200 wildfires burning across Canada has been turning skies hazy in North American cities far from the flames. We asked Chris Migliaccio, a toxicologist at the University of Montana who studies the impact of wildfire smoke on human health, about the health risks people can face when smoke blows in from […]

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Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke Plus Ways to Minimize Exposure
Medically Reviewed Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke Plus Ways to Minimize Exposure

Those directly impacted by wildfires are forced to flee their homes but the smoke from the fires can threaten the health of Americans thousands of miles away too. Let’s take a look at how wildfire smoke affects your health and how you can minimize your exposure.

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How to Protect Your Pets From Wildfire Smoke
By Katherine George Pet Health

How to Protect Your Pets From Wildfire Smoke

The health and safety concerns during wildfire season are just as prominent for pets as they are for humans. As a result, all pet owners who live in areas susceptible to wildfires should familiarize themselves with the warning signs of irritation, as well as tips and tricks on how to protect pets, including these 12…

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