Ah, summer! One of our favorite seasons to be active and outdoors in Colorado, but often due to our poor Air Quality Index and high ozone levels, we suffer from nasal, ocular, and respiratory disorders. In addition, wildfire smoke has been deemed the fastest-growing environmental threat in the US, according to Marshall Burke, Professor of Global Environmental Policy at Stanford.
When temperatures rise, the dry air at our higher altitude and persistent winds leave us feeling desiccated, which can make us feel a bit helpless in the search for relief. Your eyes and throat may become irritated, and you may experience incessant sneezing, nasal blockage, and a host of other respiratory symptoms.
