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Air quality on the east coast

KarinExpert
Transplant Patient
June 7, 2023 in Kidney

Anyone spoken to their transplant teams regarding the danger to their transplanted kidneys with respect to the poor air quality?

it was the first thing I thought about when I looked out today…

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  • AliEm14Expert
    Transplant Patient

    That's the air quality Canada has had for weeks. The fires are out of control. My transplant team has sent out multiple warnings for air quality and what to do if people get evacuated

    June 7, 2023
  • KarinExpert
    Transplant Patient

    .. but does the pollution specifically affect kidneys? For sure lungs - but what about the body’s cleaning factories…

    June 8, 2023
  • KarinExpert
    Transplant Patient

    I just found this:


    June 8, 2023
  • KkqueenTransplant Patient

    I live in Syracuse NY at it is the worst in the state! Im trying to stay indoors.

    June 8, 2023
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