Asthmatics, others suffer greatly from persistent smoky air

September 5, 2017

Asthmatics, others suffer greatly from persistent smoky air

The smoke-filled air that has enveloped Seattle for several days makes breathing especially difficult for people with asthma and other lung conditions, says UW Medicine pulmonologist Joshua Benditt.

"I'm telling my patients to have their medications nearby, to make use of their rescue inhalers and not to exercise," he said.  

Benditt discusses the topic in this downloadable video.

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Clinical Care
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lungs
asthma
pulmonary disease
fires
air pollution
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