Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how
1 year, 6 months ago

Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how

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Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. "I think that everyone has some degree of risk when air pollution levels are to this extent," says Dr. Keith Brenner, a pulmonary and critical care doctor at Hackensack University Medical Center. Kids breathe faster and take in more polluted air, says Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician at Stanford Medicine Children's Health. If you have an air purifier, "run it on high so that you are filtering your indoor air as much as possible," Marr says. Get a HEPA filter "and attach it to a box fan and get about a 50% reduction in the air pollution indoors," she says.

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A third day of smoky air gives millions in US East Coast, Canada a new view of wildfire threat
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A third day of smoky air gives millions in US East Coast, Canada a new view of wildfire threat

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Hindustan Times  

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Which city has the world's worst air pollution? Hint: It's not in India
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Which city has the world's worst air pollution? Hint: It's not in India

Hindustan Times  

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