As smoke spreads from wildfires in Canada, health agencies are recommending steps to stay safe from bad air quality
burning up stretches of Canadian forestsAs a haze stretches over the East Coast and the Great Lakes, health authorities have raised the alarm about poor air quality.Here's how you can protect your health from the smoky haze.The small particles in wildfire smoke can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, and can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe. It’s important to limit outdoor activities as much as possible to avoid breathing in these particles, health agencies say.
. People in these groups should take extra precautions and monitor for symptoms like coughing, trouble breathing or fatigue.The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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