Here's some advice for keeping the air in your home clean when wildfire smoke has made outdoor air quality hazardous.
reports air quality using the official U.S. air quality index, a color-coded index designed to communicate whether air quality is healthful. You can enter your ZIP Code, city, or state on the AirNow website, and it will show you the current air quality as well as a forecast.
“If you know there’s a wildfire nearby or you think there might be wildfire smoke nearby, the No. 1 thing to do is check the air quality,” Ghosh said. During a wildfire, checking the air quality is important because weather conditions, particularly wind, can change the distribution of wildfire smoke.Seal any leaks, cracks or holes where smoke can come in. Investing in multipaned windows and weather stripping around doorways can keep the smoke and ash out of your home.Ghosh said to be prepared to shelter in your home, especially when the air is poor.
that encourages self-management of asthma. You should have a list of triggers and how to avoid them; instructions for medication; information on what to do during an asthma episode; and emergency telephone numbers including which doctor to call.Nyseen, of the American Lung Assn., said it’s especially challenging for Californians to stay indoors “because of the beautiful weather.”“So thinking there are days when you shouldn’t go outdoors is not easy,” she said.
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