Each year, wildfires rage across the U.S. Smoke in the air contains tiny particles that affect air quality. These particles can irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Poor air quality can worsen asthma symptoms . Children and those with respiratory disease like asthma are at high risk for asthma episodes when the air quality is poor. Wildfires do not only affect those in the immediate fire area. Smoke can blow many miles away and impact people hundreds of miles away. Be Prepared to…
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Artikel: Wildfires and How They Affect Air Quality and Asthma
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