Protecting your lungs during extreme heat events

In episode 3 of Airwaves & Airways, we dive into how extreme heat events can affect our lungs. In BC, we've seen more frequent and intense wildfire smoke and extreme heat events. With these events projected to continue into the future, we want to learn more about how we can best protect ourselves and support those living with a lung condition during times of extreme heat. To explore the intersection of heat and respiratory health, we chatted with Dr. Emily Brigham, who is a practicing respirologist at Vancouver General Hospital. Tune in to learn more about extreme heat, what symptoms to look out for and steps you can take to be prepared ahead of an event, along with many other helpful resources. 

 

Referenced links:

• • State of the air report: https://bclung.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/State-of-the-Air-2023.pdf 
  • Wildfire Smoke & Extreme Heat Action Plan: https://centreforlunghealth.ca/wildfire-smoke-and-extreme-heat-action-plan/
  • Resources to help protect yourself during wildfire season: Bclung.ca/wildfire 
  • Be prepared for extreme heat events: Bclung.ca/heatpreparedness 
  • Upcoming webinar info: September 23, at 10-11:30am (Wildfire Smoke and Lung Health – Knowns and Unknowns and Future Direction, hosted by Dr. Stephanie Cleland. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_74sq85WgSkCwwU6yzjWulw)