As a massive dust cloud from the Sahara nears the Southeast, the American Lung Association has issued advice to help residents protect their health. Inhaled particles can exacerbate or lead to coughing, wheezing, lower respiratory tract infections, lung diseases, and cardiovascular issues.
This information is particularly vital for nearly 850,000 Alabamans who suffer from lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer. Children and older adults are also at increased risk. Nonetheless, everyone could potentially experience respiratory symptoms due to dust exposure.
The American Lung Association offers five tips to maintain lung health during this Saharan dust plume event:
For more details on dust storms, visit Lung.org/disaster.
