The doctor encourages masks to protect against poor air quality during forest fires

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    The doctor calls for masks to protect against poor air quality during forest fires

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NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz spoke with Dr. Akshay Syal on how Los Angeles residents can protect themselves from the poor air quality created by the wildfires raging through the Pacific Palisades.