Wildfires are increasing in frequency. Help protect your health with valuable insights, practical tips and expert guidance in this episode. Pulmonologist Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang discusses the various health risks associated with wildfires and shares practical strategies to mitigate their impact on our well-being.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:20 – What people can do to protect themselves from breathing wildfire smoke.
3:15 – Are masks effective to decrease soot and particulate matter?
4:00 – Symptoms of exposure to wildfire smoke.
4:40 – Can the lungs be detoxed upon exposure to wildfire smoke?
5:40 – Should you exercise during a wildfire even indoors?
6:15 – Thyme, honey and oregano to ease chest congestion.
7:10 – Who is most at risk from exposure to wildfire smoke?
7:45 – When should someone seek medical attention?

Referenced in episode:

• https://www.lung.org/getmedia/695663e2-bdb8-4a61-9322-02657f530b99/Protect-Your-Health-During-Wildfires-5-29-2020-(1).pdf
• https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/wildfires.pdf
• Integrative Strategies for Lung Care: A Conversation with Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang: https://apple.co/40o4pjU