"Protecting Children and Yourself from Hazardous Air Quality and Wildfire Smoke"
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With hazardous air quality alerts issued due to wildfire smoke, parents are concerned about how to protect their children. Pediatrician Lisa Patel recommends limiting time outside, wearing masks, using air purifiers, and avoiding gas stoves and burning candles. Children with asthma should start controller medication and wear masks. Parents should check for signs of respiratory distress and calm their children's anxiety by discussing their feelings and being part of the solution. Screen time can be used as a temporary solution for keeping children occupied. Patel encourages parents to get involved in the climate movement to move towards renewable energy.
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