As temperatures rise in south Mississippi, the American Lung Association has issued advice to help residents protect their lung health. The association warns that inhaling hot and humid air can cause airways to narrow and increase inflammation, leading to shortness of breath.
This guidance is particularly crucial for the over 75,000 individuals in south Mississippi who have lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and lung cancer. It also applies to children and older adults. However, the risk of experiencing respiratory symptoms from breathing in hot, humid air affects everyone.
For additional details and involvement opportunities, visit Lung.org/extreme-heat.
