Question 1

can exposure to wildfire smoke lead to long-term health problems? wildfire smoke has compromised the air quality in my city for at least three weeks...?

Accepted Answer

: It is best to try to reduce exposure. The air quality is most likely poor and there are small particulate matter which may be associated with inflammation in organs such as the lung and  cardiovascular system.  Close windows, consider a HEPA unit for the home and wear a mask ( N95) when outdoors or if there is a smell of smoke in the air. A follow up consult with Healthtap is available.

Question 2

which is worse for you  exposure to cigarette smoke or exposure to auto exaust?

Accepted Answer

Toxic level: Cigarette smoking puts the toxins directly into your lungs and your body in  a concentrated form.  Auto exhaust is diluted by the time you might inhale it.  Would you bend down, and directly inhale the exhaust from your car?  Then consider what you are doing when you smoke - and stop altogether.

Question 3

can exposure to wood fire smoke for one day (6-7 hours, was burning branches from landscape work) be a health concern?

Accepted Answer

Smoke exposure: A single exposure may not be fatal but smoke means exposure to carbon monoxide which competes with oxygen on RBC and can cause neurologic effects as well as death,  and  volatile hydrocarbons which can cause pulmonary /neurologic effects. When in the presence of smoke always have excellent ventilation and  wear a mask ( R-95/99 that covers volatile hydrocarbons).

Question 4

my kids visited with a friend this afternoon who learned this evening her aunt has covid. she tested negative, but is quarantined for exposure, and is apparently symptomatic as of this evening. should i quarantine my children?

Accepted Answer

: It sounds as though you are describing an exposure to an exposure. That carries with it a microscopic risk of transmission. You should be guided by local public health expertise, however I would not require it. Be sure to encourage all involved to get vaccinated as the best protection against severe disease.

Question 5

could exposure to china's lead-based paint products cause autism in children?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely : The mental impairments associated with lead toxicity are qualitatively different from the autism spectrum, so childhood exposure to these compounds while bad, would not yield autism. There is room for speculation on whether a mothers exposure to toxic substances in life could cause the genetic codon changes in her eggs that are later identified in autistic kids.

Question 6

my ex-wife works in health care. we are on voluntary shelter in place, and her visitation is friday. should she get our children given the risks of covid exposure?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts: Kids seem to be the ones least affected by covid-19 &amp; as many as 50% have no symptoms when they get it. I find it best not to challenge the mandates of any court order based on any supposition of risk. This is something you may want to work out with your Ex.

Question 7

how dangerous is uv-a exposure for children through glass windows?

Accepted Answer

Not: Please remember that we were designed to live under the sun. Maintain good health through the best nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep and good lifesyle and the sun becomes your friend. When we get old, our protective mechanisms deteriorate and sunlight becomes more aggressive. Each year the exposure to sun should be gradual. Natural tanning protects.

Question 8

how do you detox your lungs from exposure to cigarette smoke?

Accepted Answer

Stop exposing them: The good news:  a few hours after you stop breathing smoke, your body starts healing from its damaging effects.   Heart rate drops. Carbon monoxide levels drop to normal. In a few weeks, your lungs work better.  Within a year, your risk for heart disease is half what it was.  Withing 15 years, you have no greater risk for respiratory cancers than a non smoker.

Question 9

can exposure to secondhand smoke cause chronic shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes if you are exposed to second hand smoke over long period it may cause chronic bronchitis and COPD and that may give you chronic shortness of breath.

Question 10

can exposure to mold or cigarette smoke cause a reoccurrence of pleurisy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Those are both lung irritants and can cause the recurrence. Please speak to your doctor if you think you are having a recurrence. Be well.

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Can exposure to wildfire smoke lead to long-term health problems? wildfire smoke has compromised the air quality in my city for at least three weeks...?

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Which is worse for you exposure to cigarette smoke or exposure to auto exaust?

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Can exposure to wood fire smoke for one day (6-7 hours, was burning branches from landscape work) be a health concern?

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My kids visited with a friend this afternoon who learned this evening her aunt has covid. she tested negative, but is quarantined for exposure, and is apparently symptomatic as of this evening. should i quarantine my children?

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Could exposure to china's lead-based paint products cause autism in children?

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My ex-wife works in health care. we are on voluntary shelter in place, and her visitation is friday. should she get our children given the risks of covid exposure?

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How dangerous is uv-a exposure for children through glass windows?

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How do you detox your lungs from exposure to cigarette smoke?

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Can exposure to secondhand smoke cause chronic shortness of breath?

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Can exposure to mold or cigarette smoke cause a reoccurrence of pleurisy?

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