throughout the state.
Officially Code Orange means "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."
Sunday August 12th is generally forecast to be Code Yellow throughout
the state.
https://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=24&mapcenter=0&tabs=0
Many people experience discomfort or worse from these conditions.
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/featured/air-quality-alert-friday-august-10-sunday-august-12
Includes:
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People whose health is affected by unhealthy air quality: There are
people who are more likely to be affected when fine particle
pollution reaches an unhealthy level.
* People who have asthma or other breathing conditions like
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
* People who have heart disease or high blood pressure
* Children and older adults
* People of all ages who are doing extended or heavy, physical
activity like playing sports or working outdoors
Health effects: Air pollution can aggravate heart and cardiovascular
disease as well as lung diseases like asthma and COPD. When the air
quality is unhealthy, people with these conditions may experience
symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, or
fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, use your
inhalers as directed and contact your health care provider.
Take precautions: Everyone should take precautions when the air
quality is unhealthy.
* Take it easy and listen to your body.
* Limit, change, or postpone your physical activity level.
* If possible, stay away from local sources of air pollution like
busy roads and wood fires.
* If you have asthma or other breathing conditions like COPD make
sure you have your relief/rescue inhaler with you.
* People with asthma should review and follow guidance in their
written asthma action plan. Make an appointment to see your health
provider if you don't have an asthma action plan.
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