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California’s Wildfires Could Mean a Generation of Lung Problems
- sundbry 8y agoWe had to get out of the bay area this weekend. It was just too much to handle, waking up wheezing and with headaches all day long. I wouldn't be surprised if we see elevated rates of lung cancer in Northern California in the years to come.
- SubiculumCode 8y agoI made the mistake of a 30 minute walk with the dog when the AQI was around 350 outside. I've stayed indoors since, but I still feel bad. https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi#unh https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi#unh
- burtonator 8y agoIf really was horrible but I feel that staying inside was enough.. but I'm not sure if this is accurate from a scientific perspective.
- TylerE 8y agoLots of stuff that will really hurt your lungs won't make you immediately feel bad. A big part of why tiny particles can be so damaging actually - since they don't make you cough.
- masonic 8y agoAirborne lead from leaded fuels used for two generations were far worse.