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Smoke Alert: Health Risks Loom | Duluth News
Wildfire smoke has turned air quality into a public health emergency—short exposure can trigger immediate symptoms, and prolonged breathing risks heart attacks, strokes, and even dementia. Hospitals are already treating dozens of patients, with doctors comparing the population-wide exposure to firefighters’ chronic risks. For those with asthma or heart conditions—especially in older homes without AC—the danger is amplified, equivalent to smoking 20-30 cigarettes daily. Experts urge using N-95 masks outdoors, DIY air filters, and checking in on vulnerable neighbors. Officials say limit outdoor…
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