"Air Quality Concerns: Navigating Wildfire Smoke and Covid-19"

Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing poor air quality in Philadelphia, posing a significant health risk. Even people without underlying health conditions can experience irritation in their mucous membranes, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. People with lung conditions, heart disease, children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers are at higher risk. Well-fitted N95 masks are recommended, and it's best to keep young children inside. The antidote for polluted air is clean air, and people should take precautions to minimize their exposure to the air. Climate change increases the likelihood of poor air quality events in the future, and people should consider purchasing N95 masks and air purifiers to prepare for another poor air quality event.