Episode 1729 • • 30:44 - 33:08
1729: Algo Chasers
Wildfire Smoke Health Risks and Respiratory Emergencies
Dr. Russell Boer of UCLA discusses the public health emergency declared in Los Angeles County due to extreme smoke and ash. Medical clinics are seeing a surge in patients reporting shortness of breath, chest tightness, and acute flare-ups of chronic heart and lung diseases. Health officials warn that an Air Quality Index above 200 is hazardous even for healthy individuals and athletes, as fine particles can enter the bloodstream through the lungs.