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Air Pollution and Respiratory Health: Navigating the Challenges

Introduction: Air pollution is a pressing environmental issue that poses significant risks to public health, particularly respiratory health. The detrimental effects of air pollution on the respiratory system have become a growing concern worldwide. This article aims to explore the relationship between air pollution and respiratory health, highlighting the challenges it presents and discussing potential strategies to mitigate its impact. 1. Understanding the Sources and Composition of Air Pollution: This section provides an overview of the primary sources of air pollution, including vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and fossil fuel combustion. It also delves into the composition of air pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and their specific effects on respiratory health. 2. The Impact of Air Pollution on Respiratory Health: Here, the article examines the adverse effects of air pollution...

Sperm Health: 5 Tips To Improve Your Chances Of Becoming A Dad

The national capital is in the grip of deadly air pollution, which has left several people suffering from chronic health issues such as asthma, lung cancer, skin irritation, breathing issues, etc. Reduced air quality can damage your health in many ways, however, in a recent study, experts have stated that air pollution can increase a person's chances of developing fertility problems. According to the study, males are at higher risk of developing low sperm count problems when they get direct exposure to polluted air. The process which leads to a steady decline of the sperm count and also makes them die is known as endocrine disruptor activity (hormonal imbalance). What is the exact role of air pollution in decreasing sperm count? Well, the particles that are present in the air we are inhaling are 30 times smaller than human hair and include estrogenic and antiandrogenic substances, including copper, zinc, lead, and others. When this air is inhaled for a long time, all these substan...

What is the effect of pollution on the eyes, how to prevent it?

The level of air pollution in the capital Delhi and its adjoining areas after Diwali and stubble burning has become a cause of serious concern. Air pollution has broken all records, and people are forced to breathe dangerous pollution levels. Air pollution seriously harms health and causes many health problems, such as difficulty in breathing, effects on the immune system, allergies and headaches. Even people are complaining of eye problems and allergies due to poor air quality. Eye Problems Due to Air Pollution - Pollution spread during the winter months in the form of smog can affect our eyes. In fact, polluted air contains carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and dust particles, due to which exposure increases the risk of all kinds of problems related to the eyes. Blurred vision and inability to read properly when reading in low light. Inability to see distant objects. Blurred vision at night. Pain in the eyes Frequent complaints of headache while studying. Visible light in bright ...

Delhi-NCR's AQI index beyond 500, not only the lungs, but these parts of the body are also at risk

NCR is currently in the grip of toxic air. The situation is that the level of Air Quality Index (AQI) here has come in the severe category. That is, the AQI index of this area is beyond 500 and you assume that you are breathing poisonous air. Therefore, yesterday the government has implemented some strict rules and suggestions for the people living in the areas of Delhi-NCR. In which schools have been closed for children up to class 8 in Noida and Greater Noida and online classes have been allowed to run. Along with this, many construction works have been stopped and the administration is considering the future course of action. But, in the meantime, all the experts are talking about the widespread impact of air pollution. Air pollution can become a time for many parts of the body Experts fear about the increasing air pollution that it may cause widespread damage to the body parts gradually. Actually, air pollution not only harms our lungs, but it can also harm our kidneys, eyes, hear...