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Lungs on Fire Study

Wildfire Smoke, Incident Diseases, Susceptible Populations, and Community Values in Canada

Study Details


Identifier
H25-02833
Status
Upcoming
Age
19-80 years old
Location
Vancouver, BC
Subjects
Healthy, Non-smokers
Time
106 hours over 16 visits

Procedures

  • Physical Exam by Respirologist

  • ECG Test

  • Lung Function Testing

  • Sample collections

    • Blood

    • Urine

    • Nasal

    • Sputum

    • Breath

  • Medical History Questionnaires

  • Cognition Questionnaires

  • Woodsmoke or Clean Air Exposure

  • Bronchoscopy

  • Brain and Lung MRI

Wildfire smoke (WFS) is the leading climate-related risk in Canada and the main source of harmful air pollution. While short-term breathing problems caused by smoke are well known, there is limited knowledge about how repeated exposure contributes to long-term lung disease. This study is a controlled human exposure to varying concentrations of WFS in a safe setting. By comparing the effects of different concentrations, the research will improve understanding of health impacts, identify who may be most vulnerable, and explore biological changes that could lead to chronic illness.


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