News in Health – Most air pollution is invisible and odorless, but it can have serious effects on your health, increasing the risk of asthma, heart disease, stroke, brain disorders, and some cancers.
Air pollution today is different from what it was decades ago. Regulations have reduced some harmful emissions, but pollutants like particulate matter, ozone, and wildfire smoke are still major concerns.
You can take simple steps to reduce exposure:
- Check air quality forecasts at AirNow.gov
- Spend less time outdoors when pollution is high
- Keep windows closed during smoke or poor air quality
- Use exhaust fans while cooking
- Replace HVAC filters regularly
- Ventilate when outdoor air is clean
- Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke indoors
- Use portable HEPA air cleaners if needed
- Ask your doctor about pollution-related health risks
patients to take simple steps to reduce exposure.
