As a massive Saharan dust cloud nears Florida, the American Lung Association has issued advice to help residents protect their health. Inhaling particles from the dust can lead to or exacerbate coughing, wheezing, lower respiratory tract infections, lung diseases, and cardiovascular conditions.
This guidance is crucial for over 3.2 million Floridians who have lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer. It is also relevant for children and older adults. However, everyone could potentially experience respiratory symptoms due to dust exposure.
5 Tips to Keep Lungs Healthy During the Saharan Dust Plume Event:
Learn more about dust storms at Lung.org/disaster.
