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Dr. Afif El-Hasan
Coverage of Dr. Afif El-Hasan in the Nexus archive.
- Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn
Fourth of July fireworks release harmful pollutants like smoke, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, posing serious health risks, particularly to lungs. The American Lung Association warns that fireworks smoke worsens conditions for people with asthma or COPD and advises avoiding exposure through measures like wearing N95 masks and staying upwind.