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Wildfire smoke, poor air quality can have an impact on health — even for people who live far away

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Wildfire smoke is a mixture of gases and fine particulate matter created from burning vegetation and structures.

Even people not near the fire can have serious health effects from wildfire smoke if it’s concentrated enough.

This smoke can also have a big impact on your lungs, Dr. Simon Meredith says.

If you’re able, using a portable air purifier with a HEPA filter in one or more rooms in your house should also help.

It’s a good idea to keep an eye on your health when the air quality is poor.

“This is particularly important for individuals with preexisting health conditions,” Wold says.