SAN FRANCISCO – California Poison Control System, the largest single provider of poison control services in the U.S., has issued a warning about the dangers of wildfire smoke for children and adults with fires now burning throughout California.“Our dangerous heatwave has elevated the chance of wildfires through the state of California. People are suffering from smoke exposure which can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs,” Dr. Rais Vohra, medical director for the Fresno/Madera Division of CPCS, said. “Infants and young children, as well as seniors and pregnant women tend to be more susceptible than others. Those with current or chronic illnesses, such heart or lung disease, should take extra caution keeping their medications with them at all times, especially w
