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Thankful for #TeamAirborne, whose tireless education is keeping many of us protected from wildfire 🔥 smoke now.
Cleaning indoor air w HEPA + wearing N95s outside = healthy 🫁 ❤️.
Cleaning indoor air w HEPA + wearing N95s outside = healthy 🫁 ❤️.
https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1666301687483473920
Inhaling wildfire smoke can be extremely dangerous for human health. The smoke contains a mixture of gases and fine particles that can penetrate deep into the respiratory system and cause a range of health problems, including:
1. Respiratory Issues: The smoke can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, causing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. It can also exacerbate existing respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis.
2. Cardiovascular Issues: The fine particles in the smoke can enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
3. Immune System Suppression: Wildfire smoke can suppress the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections and illnesses.
4. Long-term Health Effects: Exposure to wildfire smoke over an extended period can lead to chronic respiratory diseases, including lung cancer.
5. Risk of Death: In extreme cases, breathing in wildfire smoke can lead to death, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
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