Some individuals are much more sensitive to pollutants than are others. The extent to which an individual is harmed by air pollution usually depends on the total exposure to the damaging chemicals, i.e. the duration of exposure and the concentration of the chemicals involved. Continuous exposure to air pollution affects the lungs of growing children and can aggravate or complicate medical conditions in the elderly. Research into the health effects of air pollution is ongoing.
A lot of things add to indoor air pollution. Pollen, pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches, tobacco, cooking smoke particles, and other indoor pollutants all pose risks to allergy and asthma sufferers. There are three basic ways to get better quality of indoor air: controlling the … Read More…
