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LA wildfires: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?

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A devastating fire is currently sweeping through Los Angeles County , having started on Jan. 7 .

Wildfire smoke can have many harmful effects on the body, including on the lungs, heart and brain.

Among the most concerning substances are tiny particles collectively known as particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) These particles are small enough to be inhaled into the lungs and cause additional harm to the body.

Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia.

She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Durham University and a master's degree in clinical and therapeutic neuroscience from Oxford University . She has worked in science communication, medical writing and as a local news reporter while undertaking journalism training. In 2018 , she was named one of MHP Communications' 30 journalists to watch under 30 . ([email protected]).

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81

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80

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informal

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English

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54

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