Smoke can be made up of things we can see and things we can’t, which is why masks can help. Avol said there’s a lot of dirt, debris, and dust in smoke — often referred to as particulate matter.

Any face masks is better than none, but stronger masks are better. Experts weigh in on whether a N95 mask will work against smoke.

This Mask Filters Out More Smoke Than N95s, ... From the ongoing pandemic, many of us are familiar with N95 and KN95 masks to ...

Good-quality face masks, like N95 and KN95 masks, can protect users from the health problems associated with wildfire smoke. The good-quality masks that protected us from COVID-19 can also protect ...

Last week as the smoke poured over Cleveland from Canada and turned the sun a hazy orange, Health reporter Gretchen Cuda Kroen's thoughts turned to masks, and the time before we knew them so well.

As smoke from wildfires in Canada moves through Philadelphia, here's what masks doctors recommend you should wear to protect yourself. ... For your health, wear a mask and avoid wildfire smoke 03:14.

Guess what’s happening with Canadian wildfire smoke now covering a lot of the Eastern U.S., triggering bad air-quality warnings. Many more people are wearing N95 face masks again. After all ...

If you’ve put your COVID face masks into retirement, it’s time to start wearing them again if you live in a large region of the United States that could potentially be affected by wildfires ...

Air pollution from wildfire smoke may cause shortness of breath, but face masks can offer protection. N95 masks offer the best protection from wildfire smoke, while KN95 masks are also effective.

Use N95, or better, masks and make sure they cover your nose and mouth. By Claire Moses Today’s the day to put that mask back on. As smoke from wildfires in Canada drifts over large parts of the ...

The good news is that N95 masks can filter out 95% of smoke particles, according to California’s health department. The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities, ...