Millions of Australians far from the bushfires’ direct path have been affected by smoke haze. Here’s everything we know about the effects of bushfire smoke on our health.
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Emergency service workers already have poorer mental health than the rest of us. In the wake of this bushfire crisis, we need to make the well-being of our first responders a top priority.
Another troubling consequence of the bushfire smoke is its effects on our eyes. But there are some steps we can take to minimise irritation and any risk of longer term harms.
Bushfire smoke is making it difficult for some people to breathe. Those with asthma are at particular risk, but not everyone with the condition has been diagnosed. Here’s what to look out for.
The risk of mental health problems associated with this bushfire season extends well beyond those living in directly affected regions.
Babies and toddlers might not be able to communicate well or at all with words, but they show their distress during disasters through behaviour. Here’s how parents can help them cope.
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Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Conjoint NHMRC Early Career Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor, Paramedicine and Head of Department, Rural Allied Health, La Trobe University
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Research Fellow, University of Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Head, Respiratory Program, George Institute for Global Health; UNSW ; University of Sydney
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Professor of Child and Youth Psychiatry
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Associate Professor, School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, UNSW
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Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University