Wildfire smoke is linked to a host of medical problems, even in people who are otherwise healthy. Here's what you need to know.

In the days after the devastating wildfires, air monitors recorded some of the highest levels of air pollution in recent years, coinciding with a surge in hospital visits.

Smoke exposure can especially pose a problem when the smoke comes from urban areas with more than just vegetation to burn, Dr. Lipi Roy said.

Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.