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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martha Bellisle

Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure

California Wildfires Palisades Investigation - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country's biggest blazes.

The supplement glutathione, given through an IV or an inhaler-like machine called a nebulizer, has not been proven to be safe or effective and could expose firefighters to illness if there is contamination while it's produced, experts say.

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