Woodsmoke may weaken nasal defenses against flu, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT06841913
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how breathing in woodsmoke changes the way your nose's immune system responds to the flu virus. Healthy adults aged 18-49 will be exposed to woodsmoke and then given a live but weakened flu vaccine to mimic infection. Researchers will measure immune markers and symptoms to see if woodsmoke makes it harder for the body to fight off the flu.
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Mary Ellen Jones
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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