Dr. Lucky Tran :verified: on Nostr: In addition to large particles (which N95 masks protect against), wildfire smoke also ...

In addition to large particles (which N95 masks protect against), wildfire smoke also contains smaller volatile organic compounds that can also be harmful. For even better protection, wear an elastomeric with a cartridge that is graded to protect against vapor and gas. These cartridges last a long time, so it's a good idea to keep these in your emergency pack!