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Wildfires and Atopic Diseases: A Review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: ABSTRACT Wildfire smoke is a major environmental health threat that has increased in frequency and severity in recent years. A hazardous component of wildfire smoke is particulate matter ≤ 2.5 μm (PM 2.5 ). There is evidence to suggest that exposure to wildfire PM 2.5 may increase the risk of developing or exacerbating atopic diseases, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. Certain communities may be disproportionately affected due to a lack of access to resources and information about how to protect themselves. This review highlights the negative impacts of wildfire smoke on atopic diseases and effects on specific communities. Further research is needed to better understand factors that contribute to the impact of wildfire smoke and to develop strategies and policy interventions for mitigation.

Source: Allergy

DOI: 10.1111/all.70116

Authors: Alex Ha, John R. Balmes, Maria L. Wei

Institutions: San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco VA Health Care System, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Francisco

Language: English

Topic: Air Quality and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,300