How did the Dust Bowl change the way people live?

The Dust Bowl changed the way people lived because they were forced to cover their mouths to prevent dust from entering their lungs (Ganzel). Farmer’s crops were destroyed and all of the soil was blown around because it was dry and windy (Sander). It was so bad that schools had to close and if you were outside for too long you could suffocate or get lost in the dust storms (Pulmes). You could also get dust pneumonia which was caused when dust got into people’s lungs. In the 1930s, 500 people died of dust pneumonia. There was no cure but people attempted to treat themselves with vaseline, lard, kerosene, turpentine, and skunk oil. 

(PBS)