{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ae17fc367bbd246234ef1f5/6a5a7b7d62e50b14bdb6007c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Re-Release: Protecting your lungs during wildfires","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ae17fc367bbd246234ef1f5/1784313833854-653fa64e-9636-4afd-b7e2-5fd32c1c68c3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Note: This article originally ran on September 18, 2020 and was updated on January 8, 2025 and July 16, 2026. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Today on Health Lab, we re-releasing an episode  about wildfires and how to protect your lung health in poor air quality. Experts offer advice for living in hazardous ranges. Read the <a href=\"https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/wildfires-how-protect-your-lung-health-poor-air-quality\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">full article</a> on the <a href=\"https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Health Lab</a> website, and click here for the episode <a href=\"https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab-podcast/protecting-your-lungs-during-wildfires\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transcript</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p><br></p><p>Check the air quality in your area in real time: <a href=\"https://www.airnow.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AirNow.gov</a></p><p>Video: Learn to <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5APw_SLUU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">build an air filter at home for around $40</a></p><p>For more information: <a href=\"https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Air Quality Index</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more on this story and for others like it, visit the <a href=\"https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Health Lab</a> website where you can<a href=\"https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab-newsletter-signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters</a> to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the <a href=\"https://www.uofmhealth.org/podcasts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan Medicine Podcast Network</a>, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.</p>","author_name":"Michigan Medicine Podcast Network"}