If you’ve put your COVID face masks into retirement, it’s time to start wearing them again if you live in a large region of ...

As multiple wildfires continue to burn across ... the masks most effective in protecting against smoke inhalation are N95 respirator masks and KN95 masks. However, Lang emphasizes that even ...

Short-term exposure to PM2.5 has been linked to premature death, hospital admissions, bronchitis, asthma attacks and other ...

While the wildfires that swept across Los Angeles recently displaced over 180,000 people and consumed homes and businesses, the pervasive ...

It’s important to note again that surgical masks are too loose-fitting to protect from particulate matter and ash. An N-95 or P100 respirator is among the best choices for wildfire smoke.

Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't ...

Health and climate experts say wildfire smoke is setting California back in its efforts to reduce air pollution.

Wildfire smoke can pose hazards from particle pollution even after only short-term exposure. Experts reveal common symptoms ...

As Los Angeles contends with the devastating effects of wildfires, medical experts provide tips to protect your lungs, skin ...

The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be ...

Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to ...

Smoke exposure can especially pose a problem when the smoke comes from urban areas with more than just vegetation to burn, Dr ...