Occupational and Environmental Health Section

Recent conflict in the Middle East sheds light on oil fires as respiratory exposure events. Pulmonary clinicians need to be prepared to treat both acute and chronic symptoms from these exposures.

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 38% of U.S. homes, generate multiple pollutants including nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), a known respiratory irritant.1 Studies have identified a correlation between NO₂ levels and respiratory…

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 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Multiple studies have shown increased incidence and severity of disease in children with exposure to air pollutants such as particulate matter…