Wildfire smoke drifting across Washington is causing more than irritated eyes and scratchy throats.
Public health experts say exposure during poor air quality can worsen breathing problems, stress the cardiovascular system and potentially affect mental health, with some communities facing more of that harm than others, The Seattle Medium reported.
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University of Washington experts warned that children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and outdoor workers are especially vulnerable when wildfire smoke sets in.
UW public health experts also noted that parts of South Seattle may face added danger because residents already live with pollution from highways, industrial sites and the airport…