Episode

How Much Damage Did The Wildfire Smoke Do To Our Lungs?

Podcast: The Block Club Chicago Podcast
Published: Jul 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 1151
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Summary

The heaviest wildfire smoke in Chicago history has cleared away -- for now. But many Chicagoans are wondering just how damaging it is to our lungs, and if health experts are concerned about the smoke's growing presence during the summer months.