Disaster● Elevated43m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 1:24 AM

Prolonged exposure to air pollution increases demand for medical care in AM

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Exposure to smoke from queimadas (burnings) leads to an increase in medical consultations in Amazonas. Seven cities in Amazonas have completed a week under smoke from forest fires. Prolonged exposure to air pollution has increased the demand for medical care. Water basin, humidifier, wet towel

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