The Saharan Dust is decreasing, but could have some lasting effects for people with asthma and other respiratory issues. A Jacksonville doctor talked about tips on the best way to handle the extra dust in the air.

When you walk outside, you might notice something that bothers you. It’s possibly the Saharan Dust, and it’s been making its way across the Atlantic for at least the last week, but what’s really happening in the air?

We are used to the outdoors and everything that comes with it, from rain, to wind and pollen.

What about an excess of dusk, specifically Saharan Dust?

“We monitor air quality all the time, every single day to see what the air quality is looking like,” Dr. Sunil Joshi said.

Joshi is the chief health officer with the city of Jacksonville and explained why this dus

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