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Wildfire Smoke May Hit Asthmatics Harder Than Other Pollution, Study Says

The Mullen Fire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest in Wyoming, photographed September 17.
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The Mullen Fire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest in Wyoming, photographed September 17.

A new study suggests smoke from wildfires is more dangerous than other air pollutants for asthma patients.

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Beau grew up listening to public radio on the Palouse. He is a former host, reporter, producer and engineer for Montana Public Radio in Missoula. As a reporter, he is interested in stories that address issues and perspectives unique to living in the West.