Dr. Chris Carlsten
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How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
Dr. Christopher Carlsten, UBC professor of respiratory medicine, discussed the health risks posed by wildfire smoke and the steps people can take to protect themselves.
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Traffic pollution impairs brain function
First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain
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Filtered diesel exhaust may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more than unfiltered
Filtered air pollution from diesel engines could make allergy-induced lung impairment worse than exposure to unfiltered diesel exhaust, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.