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Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased migraine emergency visits

A report says emergency-department visits for migraines increase with exposure to particulate matter from wildfires.

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Smoke pollution can increase health-system pressure during wildfire events and pose risks beyond directly burned areas.

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  1. Migraine ED Visits Increase With Wildfire Particulate Matter Exposure ↗clinicaladvisor.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

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