How to Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke
How can I reduce smoke’s impact on my lungs at home? Aliaksandr Ramaniuk, DO, Physician in Cardiac Intensive Care, Pulmonology, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Summa Health - Radio, outlines actions to create cleaner indoor air: set your air conditioner to recirculation, use air purifiers or filters, close windows and doors, and avoid indoor pollutants such as burning candles or using gas stoves. He also recommends coordinating a breathing action plan with your medical team.
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