Tuesday marked another day of enduring a dust storm in El Paso, with heavy gusts blowing dust across the city.

As strong winds kick up dust across the Borderland, health officials are reminding residents about a rare but serious fungal infection known as Valley fever. The disease is caused by the Coccidioides fungus and thrives in desert soil.

Dust particles can linger in the air for a few hours up to 10 days. When breathed into the lungs, particles may cause or worsen coughing, wheezing, lower respiratory tract infections, lung diseases, and cardiovascular diseases, according to the American Lung Association.