How Wildfires Affect Your Breathing
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By Carson Blomquist
LW contributor
The massive fires across the west have devastated communities and upended lives. While we aren’t close to any of the current fires, the signs are everywhere: the bright orange skies, the ash raining down. It can be a frightening time.
But the effects of the fires can also be physical. Ash and smoke can affect your breathing. And if you have a


