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Tips to Protect Your Lungs

Be warned of dangerous health effects from poor air quality surrounding Washington wildfires

SEATTLE–Massive wildfires continue to burn throughout Washington today, causing very unhealthy and even hazardous air quality in much of the state. The American Lung Association in Washington offers tips to protect health from the serious hazards that smoke poses to people living and working in surrounding areas.

Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for anyone including ast...