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29Jun

The health effects of poor air quality

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The smoke from Canadian wildfires has made air quality unhealthy. An Air Quality Alert is in effect through Thursday. HSHS Medical Group pulmonologist Dr. Brian Reichardt said some individuals may especially feel the effects. “People can see that it looks smoggy in the air but may not realize the affect wildfire smoke can have on […]

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29Jun

Local doctors advise public to stay inside until air clears up

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QUINCY (WGEM) – As the Canadian wildfires thicken the air quality outside you may find yourself coughing and wheezing. Local doctors said they expect to see a new wave of patients come through soon as the soot from the air they’re breathing in starts to set in their lungs. Blessing’s Emergency Services Medical Director Scott […]

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29Jun

Homeless people in Michigan face health challenges amid wildfire smoke

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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Hazy skies continue to cast a somber veil over Michigan, as smoke from wildfires in Canada blankets the region, posing a severe threat to air quality and public health. Sadly for some, staying inside, out of the bad air, is not an available option. Related: Smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires leave […]

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29Jun

You asked about Minnesota’s bad air quality and wildfire smoke. We answered

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Minnesota has been living through its haziest summer in recent memory, as winds repeatedly carry lung-damaging smoke south from Canada. The Star Tribune asked readers for their questions on the smoke, how we’re managing it and what we can do to stay healthy for the rest of the summer. Find answers below (with questions that […]

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29Jun

Air Quality Advisory: Alert extended into Thursday, expert talks impact of breathing smoke

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has extended its Air Quality Health Advisory through midnight on Thursday, June 29. The advisory, initially issued for Wednesday, June 28, warns that the air quality is expected to remain at least ‘Unhealthy for sensitive groups’, although the levels are not anticipated to reach the ‘Hazardous’ […]

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29Jun

Air quality in central Illinois remains poor due to wildfire issues

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Central Illinois cities were recording some of the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the state Wednesday as smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada continued to form a dense haze in the area. Visibility at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield was down to one mile. Organizers of the Levitt AMP Springfield concert series […]

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29Jun

Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communities

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News – AP-National The haze of unhealthy air that settled over the Great Lakes region Tuesday reminded U.S. residents from the Midwest to the Northeast and as far south as Kentucky to brace for more depending on which way the wind blows as Canadian wildfires rage on. By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and COREY WILLIAMSAssociated Press DETROIT […]

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29Jun

Air Quality Alert issued for Daviess County and surrounding area, result of wildfires in Canada

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As a result of the wildfires raging on in Canada, the National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for Western Kentucky and Southwestern Indiana that lasts until midnight tonight. | Photo by David Grinnell As a result of the wildfires raging on in Canada, the National Weather Service has issued an air quality […]

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28Jun

Showers and storms line up right through the weekend

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Still hazy tonight and the smoky skies will continue tomorrow. However, a rainmaker rolling through the area during the afternoon will shove the smoke to the east giving better, not perfect, conditions. Now, Thursday brings the potential for more showers and storms, some of which could be strong or severe. The Storm Prediction Center has […]

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28Jun

Warren County Emergency Management issues alerts for air quality, heat advisory

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Smoke from wildfires across Canada sweeps into the Bowling Green area Wednesday morning, creating hazy conditions. Source: Chris Bratton/WNKY WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management has issued a heat advisory and air quality alert for the county. EMA officials say they expect heat indices to reach 105 degrees on Thursday and Friday, with […]

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28Jun

Poor air quality in Madison hardest on marginalized communities – Isthmus

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As the air quality index in Madison edged into “very unhealthy” levels on Tuesday, Freedom Inc. released an “open letter and call to action,” drawing attention to those most vulnerable to the impacts of the smoke-filled air. “The worsening air quality is a health equity issue that disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including Black people, people […]

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28Jun

Protect Yourself From Breathing Wildfire Smoke

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Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- With smoke from wildfires in Canada traveling down into the region, the air quality has deteriorated rapidly, leading the National Weather Service in Lincoln to issue an air quality alert. HSHS Medical Group pulmonologist Dr. Brian Reichardt shared, “People can see that it looks smoggy in the air but may not realize the […]

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28Jun

Scrub Particles That Cause Asthma, Not Fight “Climate Change”

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Following the circulation of a New York Post “exclusive” claiming that owners of old-fashioned pizza ovens—which produce some of New York City’s most famed food staples—may soon have to alter their pizza-making practices in the name of climate change, celebrities like Elon Musk and Dave Portnoy took to social media to express their outrage. “This […]

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28Jun

CDC issues wildfire smoke warning

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TROY — The Miami County Department of Health has released a warning originally issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding potential health issues that can be caused by wildfire smoke. “When wildfires burn near you, smoke can reach your community,” a posting on the Miami County department of Health’s Facebook page on Wednesday, […]

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28Jun

Poor Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke can put Livestock, Pets at Risk

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Wildfire smoke from Canada returned to the upper Midwest and extended to the Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic this week, resulting in poor air quality in some regions along with reduced visibility. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a report on Wednesday, saying “wildfire smoke from Canada will reduce air quality over parts of the Upper/Middle Mississippi […]

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28Jun

Can Illinois’ Dangerous Air Quality Effect Our Pets?

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Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is still overwhelming Illinois residents, but are we the only ones experiencing health issues because of it? Illinois Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels If you’re not taking the air quality levels in Illinois seriously yet, you better start ASAP. As I write this Illinois’ air quality index is hovering around […]

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28Jun

NYC Health Department Addresses Air Quality Concerns From Harlem To The Hudson

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While forecasting air quality is challenging and often unpredictable, NYC anticipates that conditions could deteriorate – getting worse on Thursday — due to unprecedented wildfires in Canada.  Poor air quality can affect people differently, so individuals must assess their own sensitivities and adjust to conditions at the time. The most important action that you can take is to stay informed. Airnow.gov provides […]

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28Jun

Virus ‘Superspreaders’: No Link To Severity Of COVID-19 Symptoms

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The results of a controversial “human challenge” study challenged the assumption that the contagiousness of a person is correlated to the severity of their symptoms. Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the popular assumption was that people displaying severe symptons were also the most contagious. But new data from a controversial Imperial College London […]

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28Jun

Research, tips for quitting, and more

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Scientists are still investigating links between vaping and asthma. Some researchers suggest that vaping may increase a person’s likelihood of developing asthma. However, further studies are necessary. Asthma is a chronic condition that affects a person’s lungs. People with asthma can develop inflamed and narrowed airways in their lungs. This means they may have difficulty […]

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28Jun

What to know about today’s poor air quality

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You can see it from your home, and many of you can smell it. For the second time in less than three weeks, Canadian wildfire smoke is impacting the air quality in Northeast Ohio. Here’s what you need to know: Air Quality Alert As of 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Northeast Ohio’s air quality level is […]

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