Wildfire smoke exposure: Local health specialist explains short and long-term health risks
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Posted: Jul 20, 2026 3:30 PM CDT
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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Wildfire smoke has been blanketing Wisconsin for days, leaving many people wondering what this could mean for their health. Not just today, but years from now.
Joining us is Dr. Jonathan Kurman, an interventional pulmonologist with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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