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Wildfire Smoke and
Your Patients' Health
Wildfires are increasing in size and
intensity, a trend that is expected
to continue.
Learn about the health
effects associated with
wildfire smoke and steps
patients should take before
and during a wildfire to
reduce smoke exposure.
Reducing smoke exposure is
especially important for
people with respiratory or
cardiovascular disease, older
adults, and children.
www.epa.gov/wildfire-smoke-course
United States
Environmental Protection
iAgency
EPA-452/F-19-003

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Use the Air Quality Index to know
when to reduce your exposure.
Good
Moderate
51-100
Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups
101-150
Unhealthy
151-200
Very Unhealthy
201-300
Hazardous
301 +
Effects of Short-Term
Smoke Exposure
Irritation of the eyes and
respiratory tract
Respiratory symptoms
•	Coughing
•	Phlegm
•	Wheezing
•	Difficulty breathing
Respiratory effects
•	Bronchitis
•	Reduced lung function
•	Increased aggravation of asthma and other
lung diseases
•	Increased emergency room visits and
hospital admissions
Cardiovascular effects
•	Heart failure
•	Heart attack
•	Stroke
•	Increased emergency room visits and
hospital admissions
Increased risk of premature death

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