Protecting Health Amid Wildfire Smoke
Wildfiresmokeposesserioushealthrisks.
野火煙霧會帶來嚴重的健康風險。
Itcanbringtinyparticlesintotheair.
它可以把微小顆粒物帶到空氣中。
Theseparticlescancauseshort-termandchronichealthissues.
這些顆粒物可能導致短期和慢性健康問題。
Recently, smokefromCanadianwildfireshasaffectedmanystatesinthe U.S.
近日，加拿大山火產生的煙霧影響了美國許多州。
Healthofficialsrecommendstayingindoorsduringsmokeevents.
衛生官員建議在煙霧天氣期間待在室內。
Cleaningtheindoorairiscrucial.
淨化室內空氣至關重要。
Usingcentralairconditioningcanhelpifithascleanfilters.
如果中央空調的濾網乾淨，使用中央空調會有幫助。
FiltersshouldideallybeMERV13orhigher.
理想情況下，過濾器應為 MERV 13 或更高等級。
Setyourairsystemtorecirculateandcloseoutsidevents.
將空氣系統設定為內部循環模式，並關閉室外通風口。
TheUniversityofOregon'sresearchcenteradvisesrunningfanscontinuouslyduringsmoke.
俄勒岡大學的研究中心建議在煙霧瀰漫時持續運轉風扇。
Ifusingportableairfilters, chooseHEPAmodelstotrappollution.
如果使用攜帶式空氣清淨器，請選擇HEPA型號來過濾污染物。
Avoidfiltersthatproduceozone.
避免使用會產生臭氧的過濾器。
Creatinga'cleanroom'withaportablefiltercanprotectyourhealth.
使用便攜式過濾器打造「無塵室」可以保護您的健康。
EvenDIYfiltersmadefromfurnaceairfilterscanbeeffective.
即使是利用爐用空氣過濾器自製的過濾器也能有效。
TomakeaDIYfilter, youneedfurnacefilters, aboxfan, andducttape.
自製過濾器需要爐用過濾器、箱型風扇和膠帶。
Sealeverythingtightlytoavoidairleaks.
務必將所有地方密封嚴實，以防止漏氣。
Someairconditioningunitscan'tfilterfinepollutionparticles.
部分空調機組無法過濾細小的污染顆粒。
Heatandsmoketogetheraremoreharmfultohealth.
熱浪和煙霧同時存在對健康的危害更大。
It'sbesttorunanACalongwithanairpurifier.
最好同時使用空調和空氣清淨機。
IfACisn'tavailable, gotoplaceswithcleanairlikelibraries.
如果沒有空調，就去空氣清新的地方，例如圖書館。
Sealgapstopreventsmokyairfromenteringyourhome.
密封縫隙，防止煙霧進入家中。
Avoidburningitemslikecandlesorstovesduringhighsmokelevels.
煙霧瀰漫時，避免燃燒蠟燭或爐灶等物品。
Symptomsfromsmokeexposureincludebreathingissuesandheadaches.
接觸煙霧的症狀包括呼吸困難和頭痛。
Ifsymptomsworsen, seekmedicalhelpurgently.
如果症狀惡化，請立即就醫。
Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks.
It can bring tiny particles into the air.
These particles can cause short-term and chronic health issues.
Recently, smoke from Canadian wildfires has affected many states in the U.S.
Health officials recommend staying indoors during smoke events.
Cleaning the indoor air is crucial.
Using central air conditioning can help if it has clean filters.
Filters should ideally be MERV 13 or higher.
Set your air system to recirculate and close outside vents.
The University of Oregon's research center advises running fans continuously during smoke.
If using portable air filters, choose HEPA models to trap pollution.
Avoid filters that produce ozone.
Creating a 'clean room' with a portable filter can protect your health.
Even DIY filters made from furnace air filters can be effective.
To make a DIY filter, you need furnace filters, a box fan, and duct tape.
Seal everything tightly to avoid air leaks.
Some air conditioning units can't filter fine pollution particles.
Heat and smoke together are more harmful to health.
It's best to run an AC along with an air purifier.
If AC isn't available, go to places with clean air like libraries.
Seal gaps to prevent smoky air from entering your home.
Avoid burning items like candles or stoves during high smoke levels.
Symptoms from smoke exposure include breathing issues and headaches.
If symptoms worsen, seek medical help urgently.
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