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Wildfire Smoke Threatens Northern Air | Duluth News
Wildfire smoke is turning northern air into a health emergency, with Duluth hitting hazardous levels of 802 — and experts warn even brief outdoor exposure can trigger coughing, shortness of breath, and irritated eyes. Tiny smoke particles penetrate deep into lungs, weakening your body’s ability to fight off illness. For real protection, ditch regular masks — grab an N95 respirator. While one day won’t cause lasting harm, chronic exposure risks long-term lung damage, especially for older adults and those with heart or blood pressure issues, who’re seeing more ER visits. With wildfire seasons…
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