Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'

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Research increasingly shows that wildfire smoke, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), causes widespread and long-term health damage to survivors and firefighters. The effects extend far beyond the lungs, impacting the entire body and posing serious public health risks.

Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit.