Jan. 7 marked one year since wildfire erupted over the Pacific Palisades. By month’s end, more…
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Wildfires tied to surge in heart attack, lung ailment ER visits
Heart attacks, lung problems and other illnesses spiked within three months of the Los Angeles wildfires…
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Air pollution from wildfires a serious health threat, says head of NB Lung
People with chronic lung conditions and diseases should take their symptoms seriously when there are air…
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Wildfires Have Lasting Effects on Lung Health
“Wildfire smoke is not a fleeting inconvenience. It is a lasting, insidious threat,” said Mary McGowan,…
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Study Finds Wildfires Pose Health Threat for Patients Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgery
Studies have shown that not only does exposure to wildfire smoke, which contains fine particulate matter,…
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