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2023-06-30 03:11:41 UTC - HELPFUL
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At large scale, wildfire smoke can smell like burning plastic due to certain compounds breaking down after prolonged exposure to UV radiation: https://www.pennlive.com/weather/2023/06/theres-a-reason-you-might-smell-burning-plastic-in-the-wildfire-smoke.html Iodine supplements are usually for those with thyroid issues, not pollutant exposure. Too much iodine can cause serious problems: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-35/iodine https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional/
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