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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hmmm. Ideas about what would happen with a field trip to kings dominion tomorrow (Thursday)?[/quote]

We have a Kings Dominion trip this Friday. Fingers crossed.[/quote]

Ours on Thursday is for middle school students - all the band, orchestra, choir kids. [/quote]

Hoping the air is a little better since it's a good hour further south? [/quote]

Maybe? However South Carolina is reporting air quality problems from the fires too. Be prepared for change.[/quote]

What will happen if we are outisde all day? I picked up my kids early from school today and let them play outside, there nothing wrong with the air.  I am in the Fair-lakes area and I don't see anything a little bit foggy, but that all.  They are making the same mistake they did with COVID.  [/quote]

Here are some of the risks associated with children being outside in unhealthy air quality conditions:

Respiratory Issues: Children have developing lungs that are more susceptible to damage from pollutants. Exposure to high levels of PM2.5 can cause respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and irritation of the nose and throat.

Increased Asthma Symptoms: Children with asthma are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality. Wildfire smoke can trigger asthma attacks and worsen existing symptoms, leading to increased medication use, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations.

Reduced Lung Function: [b]Prolonged exposure [/b]to polluted air can impair lung development in children and have long-term consequences on their respiratory health. It is important to protect their lungs during periods of poor air quality.

Irritated Eyes, Nose, and Throat: Wildfire smoke contains irritants that can cause discomfort and irritation in the eyes, nose, throat, and sinuses. Children may experience redness, itching, watering of the eyes, a runny or stuffy nose, and sore throat.

Exacerbated Allergies: Poor air quality can worsen existing allergies in children, leading to increased symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and congestion.[/quote]

Walking to school or waiting for a bus wouldn’t count as prolonged. Get a grip. Lol[/quote]

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