Share on Pinterest N95 face masks offer the best protection from lung damage from wildfire smoke but KN95 masks are also effective. JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images As wildfires decimate ...

the masks most effective in protecting against smoke inhalation are N95 respirator masks and KN95 masks. However, Lang emphasizes that even a fabric mask or bandana is better than nothing ...

Disposable face masks are less protective than N95 and KN95 respirators for two reasons. Disposable face masks have a looser fit, so there tends to be gaps between the mask and the wearer’s face ...

The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities, but if you need to venture outdoors you can protect yourself with an N95 or a KN95 mask (only N95 masks are approved for ...