Dr. Marc Siegel warns of health issues to monitor due to California wildfires: ‘You can’t take this lightly’
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel has the latest on health ailments he is seeing in California wildfire victims on ‘Fox News Live.’
"The smoke you are breathing gets caught inside your sinuses, and if you’re exposed a lot, some of that will start to irritate the lining and lead to inflammation," a doctor warned. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) (AP Newsroom)
People exposed to air pollution can have a number of different symptoms, including burning eyes, sore throat, cough, sinus problems, fatigue, headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath and brain fog. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) (AP Newsroom)
During periods of high smoke levels, it’s best to limit time outdoors and keep windows and doors closed, experts agreed. (Richard Vogel)
During the first few months of cleanup, excess chemicals and particulates that are released can significantly worsen air quality. (iStock)
When venturing outside, experts recommend wearing a well-fitting N95 respirator mask to filter out smoke particles. (AP Newsroom)