{"id":4708,"date":"2022-08-23T06:56:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T13:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wfca.com\/?p=4708"},"modified":"2024-03-04T14:29:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:29:35","slug":"health-effects-of-wildfire-smoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wfca.com\/wildfire-articles\/health-effects-of-wildfire-smoke\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Explore the negative health effects of wildfire smoke. Understand who is more at risk and how to reduce your exposure with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Smoke from wildfires can travel long distances and affect your community, even if the fire itself is not a threat. In many cases, smoke from wildfires is still harmful to the respiratory and cardiovascular health of people <\/a>residing hundreds of miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to know the adverse health effects of wildfire smoke and understand how to reduce exposure, minimizing potential harm to you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wildfire smoke <\/a>is made up of a complex mixture of fine particles and gases. Smoke is very irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat, but the fine particles pose the largest threat to health. Due to their tiny size, fine particles can more easily reach and penetrate the lungs when inhaled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the fine particles travel deep into the respiratory tract, they can cause various short and long-term health problems. Shortness of breath and respiratory irritation are common effects. They can also worsen existing health conditions, such as asthma and heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHealth Effects of Wildfire Smoke<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why is Wildfire Smoke Harmful to Your Health?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n