Stay indoors with doors and windows shut to reduce exposure to smoke, health experts say.
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Southern NSW and Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health Districts said poor air quality caused by bushfires may affect breathing of people with respiratory conditions.
Take precautions and stay indoors to avoid irritations to the eyes, nose and throat, and to avoid aggravating existing lung and heart conditions, the health district said.
Older adults and people with heart and lung conditions were most susceptible to the effects of air pollution and excessive smoke.
To stay safe and healthy during the smoke/poor air quality:
- People with asthma, heart disease and other lung and heart conditions should avoid vigorous outdoor physical activity when smoke is around.
- Staying indoors with the doors and windows shut is an effective way of reducing exposure to smoke.
- People with asthma or a lung condition should follow their Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Action Plan and carry their relieving medication with them. If your symptoms do not settle, seek medical advice.
- In case of emergency always dial Triple Zero.
If you need to attend an emergency department, bring your puffers, spacers, etc. with you.
For more information, see: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/bushfire-smoke.aspx