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Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.
I am new to this forum. I live in Southern California where the fires are burning up homes, one church, cars etc. I was wondering how any person out there deals with the smoke from a forest fire etc. I have to sleep with my windows closed due to the Santa Ana winds and the smoke from the fires - day and night.
Marah
I think it is time for you to go somewhere else for a while. I don't think I could stand that.
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Marah, without a car I cannot go anywhere else here in Southern California since the smoke is all over. I stayed mostly indoors today with the fan on and tomorrow I plan on staying in all day and night.
deleted_user
I am not dealing with smoke from fires but can understand why it would bother you so much; I can't even tolerate the smoke from cigarettes. Do you have relatives anywhere close by who could pick you up and take you back with them for a short while? If so, this will probably help.
deleted_user
you might need to leae for a while take care and be carefull
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Lorraine, I live in Santa Monica, just south of Malibu and downwind from the Santa Ana winds. I do exactly what you do...I close the windows and avoid being outside. I run my air purifier and my fan at the same time. I'm hoping for relief soon!
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Rona, I live in Wilmington between Long Beach and San Pedro. I am running my fan night and day from now on until the smoke clears to help us breathe better.
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