As wildfires rage throughout Los Angeles County, the air quality is unhealthy – even if the Air Quality Index listed on smartphone weather reports indicates otherwise. That’s because the weather […] ...
(NewsNation) — With nearly 3000 acres burning in Califonia, health experts say N95 respirator masks offer the best protection against harmful wildfire smoke, provided they are worn correctly and fit ...
The masks, readily available at hardware stores and pharmacies, can filter out fine particles found in smoke that can irritate eyes, nose, throat and lungs, according to public health officials.