Sathish Adigopula, MD

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https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/programs/solar-glasses-distribution

Sending Solar Glasses to Build CommunityAstronomers Without Borders has been sending solar glasses for annular and total solar eclipse since 2008. From Africa, Asia, North and South America, our members, partners and National Coordinators helped to bring glasses to people who may not otherwise have....

06/28/2023

Air Pollution in Ashtabula

Everyone in ‘Bula by now would have realized that there is “something in the air”.

Yesterday evening (06/27/23) the AQI (Air Quality Index) was 150, and this morning it has increased to 180.

With the AQI above 150, the American Lung Association advices everyone to limit strenuous outdoor exercise.

This advice is for everyone, but especially important for children, elderly, and people with respiratory illness like asthma, COPD, emphysema, anyone over 65, anyone who exercises or works outdoors or has diabetes or cardiovascular disease like high blood pressure, or has suffered a heart attack or stroke.

Even healthy adults who exercise or work outdoors can be harmed. Changing what you do on these bad air days can reduce the risk of being harmed.

What can we do mitigate effects of the current poor air quality

- The health effects of pollution are worsened over extended periods of exposure, and by the deep, rapid breathing that accompanies exercise. Stay away from high-traffic areas, and do not exercise near those areas.

Stay safe and breathe easy.