Email Story Print Story Health Recommendations for Wildfire Smoke JULY 03, 2012 DENVER — Smoke from wildfires can cause problems for those with respiratory and cardiac disease as well as the very young and elderly. Most symptoms are short-term and resolve as smoke dissipates. For vulnerable populations in smoky areas, general recommendations are: Make sure you have taken your medications as prescribed Stay indoors Limit exercise Consider leaving the area if smoke is making you sick. Media Resources We have many faculty members, from bench scientists to clinicians, who can speak on almost any aspect of respiratory, immune, cardiac and gastrointestinal disease as well as lung cancer and basic immunology. Accomplishments & Awards Annual Report Financials Media Contacts Our team is available to arrange interviews, discuss events and story ideas. Adam Dormuth 303.398.1002 office 970.222.5034 mobile dormutha@njhealth.org Jessica Berry 303.398.1082 office 303.807.9491 mobile berryj@njhealth.org