Recent Examples on the WebYour itching on the neck may simply be an allergic or irritative response to the elastic in the mask strap. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 22 Oct. 2021 The short-term risks of breathing wildfire smoke include irritative symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, burning eyes, runny nose, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 May 2021 The short-term risks of breathing in wildfire smoke include irritative symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, burning eyes, runny nose, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Kellie Hwang, SFChronicle.com, 26 Aug. 2020