Wildfire smoke contains toxic particles like PAHs and heavy metals, leading to brain inflammation and oxidative stress. It can reach the brain through the olfactory nerve and blood-brain barrier, affecting mental health.
Neuroinflammation from wildfire smoke increases Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's risk. Research links dementia diagnosis incrementally to wildfire particle concentration, highlighting the severe impact on cognitive function.
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