With the recent fire outbreaks in Boise and the season for forest fires approaching, one wonders, if it’s risky to do outdoor exercises. Smoke from fires is primarily composed of fine particle pollution from burning trees and other plants.

If you have cough, wheeze and have a tight chest or shortness of breath within five to 20 minutes after exercise, you may have exercise induced bronchoconstriction, a.k.a exercise induced (EI) asthma.