Here are tools to check air quality in your area as Canadian wildfires send ... trends now
Smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires is causing a massive plunge in air quality across the US.
Breathing in is not just gross - poor air quality can cause several health problems like asthma, allergies and heart disease. Anyone with health issues should limit their time outside.
DailyMail.com has uncovered free online tools and apps that let you know how polluted the air is in your area, allowing you to see if it is safe to go outside.
Numerous service share real-time air quality information for hundreds of cities.
Below are the tools you might need for the next week.
Smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires is causing a massive plunge in air quality across the US. New York City (pictured) had the worst air quality levels in the world
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public of headaches, stinging eyes and other health issues that may arise after being outdoors.
Tiny particulates from wildfire smoke can enter the lungs and then the bloodstream
It would help if you watched what you’re breathing in right now.
Purple AirThis web-based service gets you real-time air quality data from sensors located all around the globe.
Purple Ai uses a laser particle counter that can count suspended particles in sizes that are processed by the sensor using an algorithm to calculate the PM1.0, PM2.5, and PM10 mass concentration.
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires is filling the air with tiny particles called PM2.5, measuring around 2.5 micrometers.
PurpleAir is a web-based service gets you real-time air quality data from sensors located all around
