With summer ozone season about to start, here’s what you need to know May 29, 2025
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“Short-term ozone exposure is most dangerous for kids and adults with asthma, and for adults with COPD,” said Beth Gillespie, MD, a hospitalist physician at Denver Health and chair of Physicians for Social Responsibility Colorado. “As we continue to see higher heat extremes and ozone pollution, I’m concerned for the many patients I see with these conditions who struggle with their health, especially during the summer months.”
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