Dangers of wildfire smoke on your health

Here's What Wildfire Smoke Does To Your Body And Why It's So Dangerous For You To Breathe
Wildfire smoke is linked to a host of medical problems, even in people who are otherwise healthy. Here's what you need to know.
The long-term health effects of L.A. County wildfire smoke
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.
How wildfire smoke affects the body: Doctors warn of health hazards
Wildfire smoke can pose hazards from particle pollution even after only short-term exposure. Experts reveal common symptoms and offer strategies to reduce the risk.
Your Questions About Wildfire Smoke and Health, Answered
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect yourself.
How wildfire smoke that drifts hundreds of miles can still be dangerous to your health
Particles from wildfire smoke can be much smaller than the width of a human hair. They are dangerous because they can be inhaled and travel deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, the EPA says. They can cause respiratory irritation and shortness of breath, and they can make conditions worse for people with asthma and heart disease.
Wildfire smoke’s long-term health effects, explained
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.
LA wildfires: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?
Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.
The dangers of wildfire smoke on your health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in California due to ongoing wildfires.
LA Wildfire Smoke Raises Health Concerns in California
The smoke and debris from the Los Angeles wildfire is raising health concerns. Los Angeles County's Public Health Department warns "If you see or smell smoke, or notice particles and ash in the air, stay indoors to limit exposure.
‘Cruel, costly, and ineffective’: Biden administration forced animals to inhale smoke to study impact of wildfires
The Biden administration funded a series of experiments in which small animals were harmed to improve the scientific ...
Does your home reek of wildfire smoke? Here’s how to get rid of it — safely
If your home is still standing after this year's wildfires, you may be wondering how to get out the clingy smell of smoke.
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to ...
The Best Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke and Ash
What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less ...
Wildfires ignite infection risks by weakening the body's immune defenses and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles.
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What Makes Urban Wildfire Smoke So Toxic
Firefighters in southern California are battling the Palisades and Eaton Fires, which have killed at least 25 people, burning ...
NASA Tracks Smoke From Palisades and Eaton Fires
The Palisades and Eaton fires, which have been burning for a week, broke out on January 7. These are the largest of several ...