Episode 2 of The Health Exchange Podcast tackles the health impact of wildfires as Los Angeles endures catastrophic fires across the region. Dr. Felix Aguilar, a spokesperson for the American Lung Association, explains the different qualities of air pollution including particulate matter (2:58), Savannah shares her experiences during the 2017 Thomas Fire, reflecting on the resilience of the community amid crisis (9:35), and the hosts discuss how wildfire smoke exposure increases the risk of heart conditions (17:07). Practical tips on how you can reduce your exposure to smoke (21:41), Jamie says “this is the worst fire in Los Angeles County history” (32:16), and the episode ends with an uplifting story about Dr. Rutland diagnosing fungal pneumonia in a wildfire victim (39:21).

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