To avoid breathing wildfire smoke, it's important to have the right gear. Dust masks, bandanas and damp pieces of cloth won't adequately protect you from inhaling fine particulate matter like PM2.5.

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Many people choose to wear an N95 mask as a way to reduce exposure to harmful viruses and airborne toxins or pollutants.

Every winter, as Delhi’s air thickens with smog, masks return as our go-to protection. They do help filter harmful particulate matter, but poor mask hygiene can ironically do more harm than good. A ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The U.S. Forest Service is reversing its decades-long ban on federal firefighters wearing masks and providing N95s ...