wildfires

Masks can help: doctor say NIOSH-approved N95 respirators can provide protection against wildfire smoke, if worn correctly.
July 14, 2021

With several large wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and Washington under both a drought emergency proclamation and a state of emergency due to high risk of more fires, we should all be prepared on how to deal with wildfire smoke.

Doctor checking on pediatric patient
September 14, 2020

While the most apparent symptoms of wildfire smoke are coughing, shortness of breath, sore throats, and red eyes, your ears can also become irritated.

September 15, 2020

“It’s all the same system,” said Dr. Albert Merati, a UW Medicine otolaryngologist.  “Things that irritate your nose or throat would also irritate your ears.”

Smoky view of the Space Needle
September 8, 2020

Powerful winds have spread smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington across the the state. Take care of your lungs by reducing your exposure to this unhealthy air. 

Sun shrouded by smoke
September 3, 2019

The haze of wildfire smoke in the skies has become a common sight in late summer.  Dr. Coralynn Sack, a UW Medicine pulmonologist, says her patients complain of worsened symptoms when smoke is in the air. 

picture of person wearing breathing mask amid smoky air
August 21, 2018

Dr. Coralynn Sack, a UW Medicine physician specializing in lung problems, talks to reporters Aug.

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