Presenter: Katherine Carvlin, ND

Original Date: March 26, 2023

Air quality is worsening overall due to climate change. Ground level ozone and particulates in the air are increasing. Wildfires are happening more frequently and affecting more and more of the population. We know these fires increase acute AND chronic respiratory and cardiovascular illness. This presentation will review the most common toxicants that pollute our air, their associated health effects and exposure sources, and solutions to improve indoor air quality. There will also be an emphasis on wildfire smoke and ways to properly protect yourself during smoke events.

Practicing at the Institute of Complementary Medicine in Seattle, WA, Dr. Carvlin specializes in helping patients get to the root cause of many environmentally acquired illnesses. Dr. Carvlin holds a doctoral degree in Naturopathic Medicine. She completed a postdoctoral residency at Bastyr University, where she now teaches aspiring ND students how the environment impacts health. Dr. Carvlin serves as the Executive Director and is now the President-Elect of the National Association of Environmental Medicine (NAEM). She works alongside Environmental Medicine leaders to educate clinicians and increase public awareness of environmental health issues.

1.25 General and 0.25 Pharmacology (Total 1.5 CEUs) pending approval by OBNM