Doctor Warns Wildfire Smoke in Metro Detroit Causing Short- and Long-Term Health Problems, More ER Visits

The smoky haze lingering over Metro Detroit may look like a distant problem, but doctors warn the impact on your health is happening right now — and could have long term effects.

We spoke to Dr. Daniel Ouellette, Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Henry Ford Health. He says wildfire smoke is sending more people to emergency rooms with breathing trouble and other serious symptoms.

“I’m very concerned about it because we know that the exposure to this smoke is going to cause healthcare problems for many people,” Dr. Ouellette said.

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