Does a KN-95 or N95 mask work against smoke?

Air pollution alerts were issued across the United States due to smoke from wildfires that have been burning in Canada for weeks. “If you’re not smelling it, you’re probably in the clear.”</p><h4>Are there effects of repeated smoke inhalation?</h4><p>Research into the effects of repeated short-term exposure to wildfire smoke is limited. Studies have shown reduced and worsening lung function in firefighters exposed to heavy smoke while fighting wildfires, according to the EPA. Some studies have shown also <a href=”https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667278221001073#sec0017″>correlations with wildfire smoke exposure and increases in general mortality, respiratory illness and cancer</a>.</p><p>However, wildfires and wildfire smoke exposure has been shown to cause respiratory issues leading to increased emergency room visits and hospital admissions for respiratory illness in affected areas. Corwin said this is why both people with chronic respiratory illness and healthy people should be careful.</p><p>“Be smart about it.