Smoke inhalation can have harmful short and long-term health risks.
as we get into the hotter summer months. People see the fire and big flames but don't always think about how the smoke might effect them.
He recommends having an N-95 mask in your go-bag. If you don't have a mask you can use a cotton t-shirt to cover your mouth and nose. Goggles can also be helpful to protect your eyes. Long-term impacts from wildfire smoke exposure can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and even lung cancer. These fires can burn for days or even weeks.
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