Health expert weighs in on wildfire smoke and your health
Posted: Jul 15, 2026 3:49 PM CDT
iStock/venusvi MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - As wildfire smoke continues to move into our area, health experts say it's important to know who's most at risk and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.
CBS 58 was joined with Dr. Vivek Balasubramaniam, a pediatric pulmonologist with UW Health to talk about the dangers of wildfire smoke, symptoms to look out for, risk factors and how this impacts outdoor sports and exercises.