I live near Yosemite National Park, where a “controlled burn” quickly got out of control last week. The fire has already burned more than 5,000 acres, and the smoke and haze has been almost unbearable. I’m lucky that my Masters Swimming program is approximately 45 miles from my home – 45 minutes further away from the fire. However, I have noticed tightness in the chest and shortness of breath while swimming. Lane mates are complaining of the same symptoms. I thought it might be a good idea to check in with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) today to see if, by swimming, we might be creating long-term health risks. The representative I spoke with on the ...

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