It’s important to wear masks to protect from wildfire smoke

It’s important to wear masks to protect from wildfire smoke
It’s important to wear masks to protect from wildfire smoke

ASK THE DOCTORS

Dear Doctor: Is wildfire smoke really that dangerous? We’re in northern Idaho and our town has been handing out face masks, but I’ve heard they don’t really do much. What should I do to keep our family safe?

Dear Reader: The smoke from wildfires does indeed pose a significant health threat. This is true whether you live near an active fire zone, or are in a town or city hundreds of …