Occupational and Environmental Health Section

Traffic-related air pollution reduces lung function and worsens cases of COPD and ILD. Pulmonologists should assess patient exposure and advise on mitigation strategies.

Review six steps a pulmonary clinician can take prior to a climate-related event to prepare for a potential disaster scenario and mitigate patient risk.

The kitchen is considered the heart of the home, but recent discoveries have raised concerns about whether this beloved space might also pose hidden health risks. Gas stoves, present in […]

Poor air quality has numerous health hazards for patients with chronic lung disease. Now mounting evidence from pediatric studies suggests a concerning link between air pollution and viral infections, specifically […]