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Bushfires create an enormous amount of smoke which can damage people’s health<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 11, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

The smoke from so many bushfires in southern Queensland has prompted an alert from Queensland Health.<\/p>\n

A Queensland Health spokesperson said the recent fires had led to very poor air quality in some areas.<\/p>\n

Queensland Health recommends that people living in affected communities take the following actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Remain indoors and close all windows and doors and operate air-conditioners if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Switch air-conditioners to “recycle” or “recirculate” mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • If you do not have an air conditioner, take steps to reduce heat stress, especially for the very young, people who are unwell, or the elderly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • People with pre-existing lung or heart conditions should rest as much as possible and keep away from the smoke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • People with asthma should follow their personal asthma plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Anyone with a heart or lung condition should follow the treatment plan advised by their doctor and keep at least five days\u2019 supply of medication on hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Avoid physical activity outdoors; this includes outdoor workplace activities (exertion allows more fine particles to be breathed deeper into the lungs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Schools and childcare centres should stop outdoor activities and children should stay indoors in areas with air-conditioning and\/or ceiling fans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • It is recommended that organisers of outdoor events should consider postponing the event until the air quality improves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Assist your vulnerable family members, neighbours and friends. It is important to identify locations that have cleaner, filtered air-conditioned spaces (eg. shopping centres, community centres, libraries etc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      • If there is a break in smoky conditions, take the opportunity to air out your home to improve indoor air quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • When indoors, minimise other sources of air pollution, such as cigarette smoke, burning candles, using unflued gas appliances including gas stoves, or stirring up fine dust from sweeping or vacuuming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          • It is important to also stay hydrated by drinking water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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