There have been a series of articles published since decades, which deal with air pollution, its causes, and possible impacts on climate and health. Exposure to air pollution is a leading global risk factor. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 80% of the people ...
Causes of chronic cough (in addition to those listed above for acute cough) include: Irritation of the airways: pollution, primary or secondhand smoke, and an allergen may also produce persisting cough. Elimination or reduction of the offending irritant is therapeutic. Increase in cough receptor se...
The role of air pollution has been questioned in both the increased incidence of asthma and in regards to asthma exacerbations. Climate change is also being studied as a factor in the increased incidence of asthma. Maternal smoking during pregnancy is a risk factor for asthma and poor outcomes....
Many types of environmental factors can irritate the eye and cause redness or other effects. Some of these factors include: Air pollution Smoke (fire-relatedand cigarette smoke) Airborne fumes (such as perfumes and gasoline) Chemical exposure (such aschlorine in swimming pools) Dry air (such as...
Photo: Air pollution is obvious when it pours from a smokestack (chimney), but it's not always so easy to spot. This is an old photo of the kind of smoke that used to come from coal-fired power plants and, apart from soot (unburned carbon particles), its pollutants include sulfur ...
Extensive research has established the adverse health impacts of environmental exposures contributing to the exposome, specifically air pollution, on cardiovascular disease (CVD), including conditions such as myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension, and stroke [1]. Recent studie...
Air Pollution Inhalation of airborne pollutants can also trigger inflammation of the airways and lungs even without an allergic reaction. This may be seen with acute smoke inhalation and environmental pollution. The inflammation is usually acute and clears once the exposure to the pollutant is removed...
Exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution may be an important environmental factor leading to exacerbations of inflammatory illnesses in the GI tract. PM can gain access to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract via swallowing of air or secretions from the upper airways or mucociliary clearance ...
There are many sources for AMNPs. Because of their great elasticity and durability, synthetic textiles are frequently utilized. However, throughout the washing, drying, and use processes, MNPs are shed and released into the air, which makes them a significant source of atmospheric fiber AMNPs [...
dust chemicals air pollution smoking tobacco exposure to passive cigarette smoking occupational respiratory disorders occupational respiratory disorders are defined as any disorder which affects the respiratory system by long-term inhalation of chemicals, proteins, and dust. for instance, asbestosis is ...