- Smog-season medicine and mask checklist
During smog alerts, follow current local public-health guidance and review your personal health plan with a doctor if you have concerns. This checklist helps you organise questions and supplies; it does not diagnose symptoms or recommend a medicine or mask brand.
- Cold, flu or smog cough: when to see a doctor
Cough and other breathing symptoms can have different causes and may overlap. A general guide cannot tell which cause applies to you. Note what you are experiencing and contact a doctor or pharmacist for advice suited to your situation.
- Keeping medicines safe in winter and near heaters
Winter rooms can have cold spots, dampness, or heat near heaters. Storage requirements vary by product, so follow the label or leaflet rather than relying on a single rule for all medicines.
- A winter medicine cabinet for children and older adults
A tidy medicine cabinet helps a household keep track of labelled packs and current instructions. It cannot decide which medicines a child or older adult should use; check personal questions with a doctor or pharmacist.
- Inhalers and asthma in smog season: talk to your doctor
If you use an inhaler or have an asthma plan, arrange a review with your doctor before smog season or when you have concerns. This guide helps you prepare questions; it does not recommend a device, dose, or change to your treatment.