West Coast Wildfires, COVID a Double Whammy to Lung Health
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2020 — Even as wildfires rage across California, Oregon and Washington, another danger lurks in the eerie orange haze that has enveloped U.S. cities, towns and neighborhoods this week: an increased risk of catching COVID-19. Wildfire smoke can irritate the lungs and harm the immune system, explained Dr. Cheryl Pirozzi, a pulmonologist… Read More »
