UPDATE: All advisories mentioned in this story have ended
Central and southern Saskatchewan is under a special air quality statement.
Environment Canada expanded the statement Wednesday morning as smoke from wildfires in B.C. and Alberta pushes into the province, causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Smoke is expected to persist throughout the night, and could continue Thursday in the southeastern sections of the province.
Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease are especially at risk.
People with lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD, can be particularly sensitive to air pollution. They will generally experience more serious health effects at lower levels.
Pollution can aggravate their diseases, leading to increased medication use, doctor and emergency room visits, and hospital visits.
More information on how people can reduce their health risk due to pollution can be found online at the air quality health index.
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