Volcano movies feel rare, but think wildfire smoke, dust storms, or industrial particulates.

Same physiology.

What you’ll see

• Asthma/COPD flares

• Eye irritation

• Skin burns from chemicals

• GI illness from contaminated water

Practice pearls

• N95s matter

• Irrigate eyes early

• Encourage hydration

• Track vulnerable populations

Nurse Jamla takeaway

Environmental exposures become slow-moving public health crises.