Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here’s how it attacks the body

Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body.

Early respiratory infections may lower higher education completion and adult income

Infants exposed to respiratory illnesses through older siblings typically fare worse in education, income and health in ...
The Lancet

Small airways, early origins, and precision prevention of COPD

Prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cannot begin at the time of diagnosis.1 When fixed airflow obstruction is identified in adulthood, the biological pathway leading to disease ...
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Difficulty Breathing and Allergies

Difficulty breathing can be caused by allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis. Avoid allergens by keeping windows closed during pollen season and using zippered covers for pillows and mattresses. Allergy ...