Wildfire smoke is dangerous to anyone, especially those with lung conditions

Dear Doctors: I got sick with COVID-19 this summer — racing heart, heavy lungs, the whole bit. I was just getting back to normal when our part of Washington got hit hard with smoke from wildfires. It seems like it's making my COVID-19 symptoms come back. How can I stay safe while this is going on?

Dear Reader: Drought conditions throughout much of the West have led to wildfire seasons that are long…