{"id":2750,"date":"2025-01-09T16:34:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T00:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/?p=2750"},"modified":"2025-01-10T09:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:17:56","slug":"protect-your-child-from-unhealthy-air-exposure-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/protect-your-child-from-unhealthy-air-exposure-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Child from Unhealthy Air Exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wildfires continue to burn in several California areas. Wind can blow considerable amounts of smoke to locations well outside of the impacted areas.<\/p>\n<p>We know this may be a difficult time for you and your family, and we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n<h3>Here are some ways to protect your entire family\u2019s health from unhealthy air exposure:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay indoors as much as possible, with doors and windows closed and reduce physical activity if possible.<\/li>\n<li>Use an air conditioner set on recirculate or an air purifier with a HEPA filter.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid exercising outside or being outdoors for prolonged periods.<\/li>\n<li>Set home and car air conditioning units or vent systems to recirculate rather than drawing from the smoky air outside.<\/li>\n<li>Use over-the-counter tear replacement eye drops if your eyes are irritated.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a properly fitted mask to filter air contaminants if you must be outside. Masks can be a breathing risk for babies and young children, so don\u2019t use them. It\u2019s better to keep children indoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/asthma-in-kids\/\">child has asthma<\/a>, smoke can make symptoms worse or cause a flare up<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch your child for asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Follow your child\u2019s asthma action plan. Continue to use daily asthma (control) and any recommended allergy medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How to manage an asthma flare up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Try not to panic.<\/li>\n<li>Quick treatment at home may help prevent serious breathing problems.<\/li>\n<li>Help your child take<a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/asthma-medications-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> their asthma and wheezing medicines<\/a>, including your quick-relief inhaler (albuterol) or steroid pills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Contact your doctor if:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child\u2019s symptoms don\u2019t improve or get worse after your usual home treatment.<\/li>\n<li>You have questions about managing your child\u2019s asthma.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re out of medicine and need an urgent refill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay healthy. From your Kaiser Permanente pediatricians.<\/p>\n<p><span data-huuid=\"11980752988533249735\">Kaiser Permanente members in Southern California can reach our 24\/7 Appointment and Advice Call Center at (833) 574-2273.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Find more resources for parents:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>My Doctor Online<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org\/ncal\/promotions\/#\/asthmainchildren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asthma in Children<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org\/ncal\/article\/?article_id=1292928&amp;co=regions\/ncal#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Environmental Protection Agency:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.epa.gov\/airnow\/smoke_fires\/respiratory-protection-508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildfire Smoke Factsheet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org\/ncal\/article\/index.html?article_id=1292928&amp;co=regions\/ncal#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/airnow.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airnow.gov<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>To learn more about reducing exposure to ash when returning home after a fire, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/CCDPHP\/DEODC\/CDPH%20Document%20Library\/ReturnHomeAshGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Department of Public Health<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fires are burning in southern California parents. Wind can blow considerable amounts of smoke to locations well outside of the impacted areas. 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