Are Wildfires Fueling an Increase in Pink Eye?
Canadian wildfires may be increasing your risk of health problems, including conjunctivitis. Here's why and what you can do about it.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Canada's exceptional wildfire season has triggered a rising number of people with conjunctivitis
This is not infectious pink eye, but rather irritation of the conjunctiva from allergens, chemicals, and particulate matter in the wildfire smoke
People with dry eye syndrome have an increased sensitivity to pollution, which may reduce the tim…
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