Lunenburg REMO is providing advice as smoke from wildfires burning in the province is likely to cause issues for some residents. The smoke can irritate your eyes and respiratory system and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Smoke can also cause coughing, scratchy throat, irritated or runny nose or sinuses, shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches, runny nose, or worsening of asthma symptoms. During heavy smoke and wildfire conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health, so it is important to limit your exposure whenever possible. People at highest risk to poor outdoor air quality include older adults; pregnant people; infants and young children; people who work or exercise strenuously outdoors; people who smoke; and those with pre-existing health conditions including cancer, diabetes, mental illness and lung or heart conditions.
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