"Smoke pollution can affect people with lung disease for many days after smoke is inhaled. Therefore it is important people with respiratory conditions closely monitor their symptoms," Ms Ovington said.
"Asthma sufferers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should follow their action plans. If symptoms get worse, sufferers need to seek medical advice.
"People with asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions should not engage in vigorous exercise and if possible should stay in air-conditioned premises, where filtration systems can help to reduce smoke particles in the air.
"Keep houses closed as much as possible when there is heavy smoke around. Other difficulties associated with bushfire smoke pollution may include eye and throat irritation," Ms Ovington said.
The smoke from the Budawang bushfire blanketed Braidwood on Saturday afternoon as the sea breeze came in.
A fact sheet on bushfire smoke is available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/fact sheets/environmental/bushfire.htm l
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