Atmosphere and Local weather Change Canada (ECCC) says stagnant winter climate situations are creating elevated air pollution ranges Sunday.
It says air high quality is predicted to enhance afterward within the day; nevertheless, individuals could expertise signs resembling elevated coughing, throat irritation, complications or shortness of breath.
“Youngsters, seniors, and people with cardiovascular or lung illness, resembling bronchial asthma, are particularly in danger,” an announcement from the ECCC reads.
In response to the Canadian Air High quality Well being Index, Calgary is sitting at a six on the size, which is taken into account a “average threat.” At 6 a.m. it was at a seven, which is taken into account “excessive threat.” The rest of the day is predicted to stay between 5-6.
Anybody with lung or cardiovascular well being situations, resembling bronchial asthma or power obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD), might be adversely impacted, that means a stronger reliance on medicine, and hospital visits could also be vital.
“Folks with heart problems may be significantly delicate to air air pollution. They are going to usually expertise extra severe well being results at decrease ranges,” meteorologists say.
The service is asking Calgarians to be “air conscious” by limiting the quantity of wooden to burn, and in case you are experiencing signs, resembling coughing or throat irritation, to think about rescheduling outside occasions.
Extra data on air high quality occasions may be discovered on the Alberta Well being Providers web site.
