Face masks and protection against wildfire smoke--what doctors say

Can a Face Mask Protect You Against Wildfire Smoke? What Doctors Say Many parts of the East Coast have “very unhealthy” or “hazardous” air quality, so can wearing a face mask help protect you? Yes, but they’re not perfect. Yahoo Life

An N95 mask “will offer some protection,” when it’s worn properly, the CDC says. N95 masks filter out up to 95% of airborne particles, including the microscopic ones in wildfire smoke, which are known to travel deeply into the lungs. ...

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