A Silent But Deadly Killer: How Poor Air Quality is a Driver of Chronic Disease and What We Can Do to Protect Ourselves Now

Feb 19, 2025

Dr. Elroy Vojdani, a functional medicine expert, discusses the alarming impact of poor air quality on health, linking it to chronic diseases like autoimmune disorders and lung issues. He reveals why air quality rarely makes headlines despite its significance, and offers practical advice on monitoring and improving both indoor and outdoor air environments. Dr. Vojdani emphasizes the need for awareness in urban areas, particularly post-environmental disasters like wildfires, and suggests lifestyle changes and supplements for detoxification.

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Air Quality's Broad Health Impact

Air quality significantly impacts health, contributing to various conditions from lung issues to neurodegenerative diseases.
It should be a top concern, similar to plastics and metals, especially in major cities.

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Complacency Around Air Quality

Air quality issues receive less attention now than in the past due to improvements since the 80s and 90s.
The reduced visibility of smog leads to a false sense of security.

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Indoor Air Quality Concerns

Indoor air quality is a major concern, often far exceeding outdoor pollution levels.
The EPA estimates indoor air can be 300 to 500 times worse.

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Every year, seven million people die prematurely due to poor air quality. While it may not be obvious, the air we breathe directly impacts our health—contributing to allergies, autoimmune conditions, lung diseases, and even neurodegenerative disorders. Today’s guest joins us to explain why air quality should be a key part of the conversation on toxin exposure and how to reduce our risk of toxic air.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Elroy Vojdani to discuss the critical link between air quality and the rise in severe health conditions. Dr. Vojdani explains why air quality isn’t discussed enough, how to monitor it, and how to adjust your daily activities accordingly. He also breaks down the best ways to support detoxification, the top supplements for recovering from toxin exposure, and practical tips for improving indoor air quality at home and in the office.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Elroy Vojdani dive into:

The conditions linked to poor air quality (00:28)
Why air quality isn’t widely discussed—and what makes it so harmful (02:17)
The link between diagnosis and uncovering the true cause of toxin exposure (09:25)
Key fundamentals to minimize exposure (12:46)
How to measure and monitor air quality to adjust daily activities (15:51)
How poor air quality can contribute to autoimmune conditions (30:01)
The after-effects of the LA fires and essential precautions (38:34)
The connection between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s risk (45:29)
How Bryan Johnson’s trip to India sparked a conversation about air quality (50:49)
Evidence-based supplements for detoxification and the role of sweating (52:49)
Avoiding misinformation and a ‘doom and gloom’ mentality (58:22)
Why outdoor air is often cleaner than indoor air (1:02:22)
Dr. Elroy’s advice on advocating for air filters in schools (1:04:32)
Final thoughts (1:05:44)

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