Smoke from June 2023 Canadian wildfires cooled New York City by about 3°C and trapped pollutants that severely degraded air quality and spurred emergency visits for asthma and respiratory issues.
Analysis of a school-based asthma therapy program in Ohio found significant health and behavioral improvements for students while saving thousands of dollars in medical costs via lower emergency care and hospitalizations.
ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.
Pediatric patients require special care when receiving oxygen therapy due to their unique physiological needs and increased sensitivity to oxygen levels.
A large-scale study confirms that cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease.
Dry air caused by global warming may exacerbate airway dehydration, increasing the risk of inflammation-related conditions like asthma and chronic cough.
