Title: How Wildfire Smoke Can Worsen Your Asthma | Allergy & Asthma Network
Headings: How Wildfire Smoke Can Worsen Your Asthma
How Wildfire Smoke Can Worsen Your Asthma
What are wildfires?
How do wildfires affect people with asthma?
How do I avoid wildfire smoke if I have asthma?
Is there a mask I can wear to prevent exposure to wildfire smoke?
What’s the difference between symptoms related to wildfire smoke exposure and COVID-19?

Content: Smoke from wildfires can travel thousands of miles – depending on the amount of fire and smoke as well as the wind patterns, which can change daily or weekly. So even if you live far away from a wildfire, you still may experience health problems related to it. How do I avoid wildfire smoke if I have asthma? First you should have an emergency plan in place in case you must evacuate your home. Check local air quality reports from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at AirNow.gov. There is also a “Fires” page at AirNow.gov/fires where you can check a map for smoke and wildfires and find resources. It’s important to note that smoke from wildfires can stay in the air for days, even after the wildfire has ended, so monitor air quality daily. If you think wildfire smoke is in the air, stay indoors as much as possible. Keep windows and doors closed. Turn on your air conditioner and set it to recirculate mode – be sure to use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to remove fine particles of smoke that may be in the air.