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HEALTH● LOWAug 18 · Aug 18, 2026, 8:22 AM

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

DW News [en]

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.

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