Red air quality, are you limiting activity?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been outside most of the morning.

It's really not that bad.

This is the wussification of America. Everyone is always looking for a reason for things to be difficult.

LOL "Be tough! Damage your lungs for no good reason!"

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I walked my kid to school, about 1.5 miles roundtrip. The air smelled horrible but I don't feel any worse for the wear from the walk. I am supposed to do an outdoor bootcamp at 6:30... curious if the trainer cancels.

Please don't do the bootcamp. The AQI is currently at 200, which is at the edge between red and purple, and the forecast is for it to continue in red through tomorrow. It's not a good idea for anyone to be doing strenuous outdoor activity today.

https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Washington&state=DC&country=USA

Is Purple even worse than Red ??

Yes. https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/

Red Unhealthy 151 to 200 Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Purple Very Unhealthy 201 to 300 Health alert: The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
Maroon Hazardous 301 and higher Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have asthma, so I typically try to stay inside during these days. Had to use my rescue inhaler this am, but otherwise if indoors it's ok.

For those who are out walking small children, are they worried about lung issues?

My kids aren't small but I had them wear masks on the walk to school today. DS has had asthma issues (asthma that he grew out of, basically) and I figure for DD, why not?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I walked my kid to school, about 1.5 miles roundtrip. The air smelled horrible but I don't feel any worse for the wear from the walk. I am supposed to do an outdoor bootcamp at 6:30... curious if the trainer cancels.

Please don't do the bootcamp. The AQI is currently at 200, which is at the edge between red and purple, and the forecast is for it to continue in red through tomorrow. It's not a good idea for anyone to be doing strenuous outdoor activity today.

https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Washington&state=DC&country=USA

Is Purple even worse than Red ??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid’s elementary school is having indoor lunch & recess today due to air quality.

OUrs too. I think APS policy is to stay indoors on red air quality days.

[Anonymous]

I don't beleive in "poor air quality" nothing going to happen

[Anonymous]

Damn you fools should live in Mumbai

[Anonymous]

I drove my kids to school and plan to pick them up. Its about a 30 minutes walk. No word from their school - they normally have outdoor PE and recess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought they said being outside health benefits outweighs air quality

Not at our current levels - as of Wednesday at 9am we are in AQI levels over 180

According to research from Stanford University, being "exposed to wildfire smoke causing AQI of 150 for several days is equivalent to about seven cigarettes a day if someone were outside the whole time.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/the-dc-area-could-see-dangerous-air-quality-on-wednesday-heres-why-and-how-to-stay-safe/3361903/

So being outside the whole day, is the equivalent of 7 cigs?

So being outside for a few hours is the equivalent of 1-2 cigs?

Which is really not that bad? I'd rather enjoy the outdoors

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been outside most of the morning.

It's really not that bad.

This is the wussification of America. Everyone is always looking for a reason for things to be difficult.

LOL "Be tough! Damage your lungs for no good reason!"

You guys are nuts. Nobody is getting damaged lungs from outdoor recess this week.

You all need to get treatment for your anxiety and hypochondria.

[Anonymous]

Another parent here debating whether my kid should swim for 90 minutes at practice today and tomorrow. On the other hand, the air smells better and the sky is less hazy than a typical day in Cairo. So is it really that big of a deal for a healthy kid?

[Anonymous]

"A way to think of the safety categories is whether you should be exercising, heavily (e.g., running) or lightly (e.g., walking). If you are a healthy person, you can go running if the AQI is below 150 but should limit yourself to walking for an AQI of 150-200. For an AQI above 200, the only thing you should be doing is sitting quietly indoors. If you have some health issues, you should subtract 50 to 100 for each of the above recommendations, depending on the severity of your health issues. "

So maybe I wont do tennis today but I am still going to finish mowing the lawn because one is exercising the other is a normal outdoor activity. If mowing the lawn is strenuous for you then probably shouldn't do it. I will wear a mask but honestly, the privilege on display is crazy. There are hundreds of people who work outside every day who cannot go inside. I think a 20 minute walk is okay unless you are a vulnerable population.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been outside most of the morning.

It's really not that bad.

This is the wussification of America. Everyone is always looking for a reason for things to be difficult.

LOL "Be tough! Damage your lungs for no good reason!"

You guys are nuts. Nobody is getting damaged lungs from outdoor recess this week.

You all need to get treatment for your anxiety and hypochondria.

Some people already have lung issues. I've used my rescue inhaler twice already

[Anonymous]

I kept our kids home for the day, and probably tomorrow as well. We are getting food delivery and door dash and just staying indoors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been outside most of the morning.

It's really not that bad.

This is the wussification of America. Everyone is always looking for a reason for things to be difficult.

LOL "Be tough! Damage your lungs for no good reason!"

You guys are nuts. Nobody is getting damaged lungs from outdoor recess this week.

You all need to get treatment for your anxiety and hypochondria.

My doctor who has documented my lung damage would disagree with you. To answer the OP, yes, I'm limiting activity because I have lung damage. As to what others are deciding to do - they know their bodies best.