Ep. 7 - Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
Description
In this episode I go deep on the health effects of wildfire smoke, answering some key questions that are relevant to recreational athletes, outdoors professionals, wildland firefighters, and industrial athletes alike:
Why is wildfire smoke harmful?
Is there a safe level of exposure?
Can we trust the EPA's guideline levels? (Spoiler: no)
Does the benefit of exercise outweigh the damage of smoke exposure?
If you have to be outside, how can you limit harms?
And more. Get ready for a trip down nerd lane.
Links from the show:
Bad reporting from the NY Times
EPA Air Quality Index Infopage
Study: Effects of Air Pollution and Habitual Exercise
Respro Ultralight Particulate Mask
CDC Building Ventilation Info
PurpleAir Indoor Air Quality Monitor
AwAir Indoor Air Quality Monitor
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