Banner Health warns smoke fire, heat especially dangerous for some residents

凤凰（6月16日，2021年6月16日） - 随着跨国公司的多次野火不断造成不幸的损害，横幅卫生专家警告那些可能患有肺病的人 - 例如哮喘或慢性阻塞性肺病（COPD） - 采取预防措施主頁(欢迎您)保护他们的健康免受潜在的环境暴露。

As the fires continue burning, an excessive heat warning was also issued for at least one week in central and southwestern Arizona, which could also trigger additional health concerns. An ozone high pollution advisory is in effect for many areas in Arizona.

Due to the smoky conditions caused by the wildfires currently burning in surrounding areas, including in Gila and Pinal County as well near Tonto National Forest, it’s important for residents to reduce their exposure to smoke.

Dr. Tara Carr, an allergist and immunologist at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, said three risk factors could be affecting those with lung disorders.

“With more particles being blown in from the wildfires, those same particles can be causing irritation and increasing mucus production,” said Dr. Carr. “And as the temperatures increase, so does ozone production, which can also cause irritation and other symptoms. We are also at the tail end of allergy season, where there is still a chance of pollen exposure.”

Carr博士股票认为，避免潜在环境暴露的最佳预防措施是限制您在户外和使用日常预防性药物（如吸入器）的时间来管理症状并防止恶化条件。

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, these fine particles can penetrate deep into your lungs and cause a range of health problems, from burning eyes and a runny nose, to aggravated chronic heart and lung diseases. Exposure to particle pollution is even linked to premature death.

What to expect and do during a fire

• Be on alert：即使在可能不存在可见的烟雾时，人们可能会遇到烟雾，热量，火灾和气味的健康症状。
• Speak with your doctor to protect yourself：如果您有心脏，糖尿病，血管或肺病，包括哮喘，与您的医疗保健提供者谈论计划。讨论何时离开该地区，手头有多少药物，以及你的哮喘行动计划，如果你有哮喘。对于紧急情况，总是拨打911。
• 消息灵通: People near the fire should follow the advice of first responders. In some cases, evacuation boundaries will be announced, and people will be given instructions on where to go during the event. In other cases, people may be advised to "shelter in place" (i.e., remain at home and keep doors and windows closed).
• Reduce exposure to smoke: During a fire, the doors and windows should remain closed to prevent smoke from entering. A respirator is a mask that fits tightly to your face to filter out smoke before you breathe it in. If you have a central air conditioning system, use high-efficiency filters to capture fine particles from smoke. If your system has a fresh air intake, set the system to “recirculate” mode or close the outdoor intake damper.
• Roll up your car windows: When driving your car in smoky areas, keep your windows and vents closed, and operate on "recirculate" setting, including when using air conditioning.
• Don't exercise outside: If you live close to or in the surrounding area, don't exercise outdoors, especially if you smell smoke or notice eye or throat irritation.

知道何时寻求医疗注意：如果通常药物症状没有缓解，请寻求医疗注意力。观看症状：喘息，呼吸急促，难以充分呼吸，胸部沉重，灯头，头晕。如果您有任何疑虑或问题，请联系您的医生。

Watch for breathing issues after exposure: If you develop a persistent cough or difficult or painful breathing, call your physician. The first symptoms can appear as late as 24 to 48 hours after exposure. Smoke can remain in areas for many days after the fires have ended.

For more information on local air quality regulations and the forecast for the Phoenix metropolitan area, please visitArizona Department of Environmental Quality forecast website.

As one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country, the team at Banner Health is committed to ensuring all Banner locations are a safe place for care. Headquartered in Phoenix, Banner Health owns and operates 28 acute-care hospitals and an array of other services, including Banner Imaging, Banner Telehealth, and Banner Urgent Care. Team members are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of patients, be it a routine checkup, elective surgery or an urgent health service. Waiting room and employee workstation layouts maintain proper social distancing; screenings are conducted at hospital entrances to verify that all employees and visitors are well; and, all Banner physicians are equipped to visit patients remotely. Learn more about Banner's commitment to safety atwww.apyuante.com/safecare.