California’s persistent wildfires have raised concerns about immediate and long-term health implications, primarily for individuals with preexisting respiratory conditions. Fine particulate matter from burning vegetation and infrastructure can travel deep into the lungs, potentially triggering or aggravating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoke can also impact communities far from the flames due to long-distance transport. In urban areas with compromised air quality, this additional burden strains healthcare systems. ...
Disparities in Pulmonology
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Psoriasis was linked to greater odds of asthma and eczema.
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) may be associated with an increased risk of asthma
Children residing or attending school in historically redlined neighborhoods had more severe asthma.
patients with insomnia also had a concurrent diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea compared to patients without insomnia
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in higher rates of asthma and atopic dermatitis in Black children.
Anxiety is common in patients with COPD, especially in patients over 60 years old
People who consume diets rich in ultra-processed foods (UPF) have a 26% higher risk of dying from COPD.
Anxiety in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may worsen COPD symptoms
Black individuals were significantly less likely to receive a COPD diagnosis
Heavy smokers are at increased risk of underdiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
"COPD prevalence is consistent with overall trends in COPD mortality rates, which also remained unchanged from 1999 to ...
“Flaxseed allergy has been reported in adults, but not as often in children.”
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