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What to do when air quality is bad outside

Buildings are shrouded in dust and sand in Beijing, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The latest in a series of dust and sand storms sent air quality indices soaring in China's capital overnight on Monday and into Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association Kristina Hamilton joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the air quality in Chicago due to wildfires in Canada. She also gives details on how to stay safe when the air quality is poor and whether or not we should wear masks.