UCLA Pulmonologist: Wildfire Smoke, Including from Burning Batteries, Causes Immediate and Long-term Health Risks

Mar 18, 2025

UCLA pulmonary specialist John Belperio told the California State Assembly Health Committee on Jan. 7 that wildfire smoke is causing immediate respiratory illness and can trigger longer-term systemic problems.

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UCLA pulmonary specialist John Belperio told the California State Assembly Health Committee on Jan. 7 that wildfire smoke is causing immediate respiratory illness and can trigger longer-term systemic problems.

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