Why Your Eyes Burn and Throat Hurts This Summer — The Hidden Danger in the Air

 If your eyes are stinging and your throat feels scratchy lately, you're not alone — and there’s a powerful reason behind it. Massive wildfires raging across Canada are sending thick smoke drifting into the United States, dramatically lowering air quality for millions. This invisible threat isn’t just ruining summer plans — it’s posing serious health risks, especially for children, seniors, and anyone with asthma or other respiratory issues. The smoke is packed with microscopic particles that can sneak deep into your lungs, triggering everything from mild irritation to dangerous flare-ups. With air quality alerts popping up across the country, it’s more important than ever to understand what’s in the air you breathe — and how to protect yourself.