Severe wildfires are becoming more common across the country, and that has healthcare professionals worried about the potential long-term impacts on people’s health.
Dr. Regan Bergmark is a sinus specialist at Mass General Brigham in Boston.
She says wildfire seasons are getting worse because of climate change, and people need to be prepared for what that could mean.
She says wildfire smoke, and pollution in general, can have long-term health effects on the heart and lungs due to cellular damage.
