FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – How are your lungs doing with all the smoke? KMJ gets some tips from a local medical expert.
Small toxic particles from the fires burning across California are still affecting people all over the Valley.
Dr. Vipul Jain is a Pulmonologist with UCSF Fresno, and says healthy people may see symptoms such as sore throats or stinging eyes.
“Stay indoors, run your A/C, this is not the time to save on your PG&E bill, close your windows, run the A/C, don’t forget your air filters, turn up the windows, turn on the A/C when you are driving. You know, simple measures.” – Dr. Vipul Jain, Pulmonologist UCSF Fresno.
Dr. Vipul says people with compromised health can be affected by inhaling particles that hurt the lungs and heart and should take it seriously, even wearing a mask.
“If you do have symptoms that are getting worse, then use those rescue inhaler or nebulizers and don’t hesitate or avoid calling your doctor.” -Dr. Vipul Jain, UCSF Fresno.
Quick tips from Dr. Vipul Jain:
Click below to listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern:
