The air quality of Delhi has turned severe after Diwali. There is subtle burning in the adjoining states that affect the air quality as well. While this is a cause of concern since the air quality is hazardous right now. The pollutants in the air affect the body in a lot of ways.
Everyone is susceptible to the deterrent affects of the air pollution but a few people are at a greater risk.
The high risk group includes:
- People with respiratory disease as asthma, bronchitis.
- People with heart disease
- Pregnant women.
- Children
- Elderly
Air pollution can cause serious health hazards. Here are a few affects of the air pollution on the body:
Short term exposure to air pollution can cause:
- Irritation to the eyes, nose and throat
- Coughing
- Chest tightness
- Breathing difficulty
- Respiratory infection
- Heart attacks and arrhythmias in heart patients
- Increased stress to heart and lungs to supply oxygen
- Damaged cells in the respiratory tract.
Long term exposure to air pollution can cause:
- Early ageing of the lungs
- Development of respiratory diseases as asthma, bronchitis
- Reduced resistance to infections
- Wheezing
- Weakened physical capability
- Loss of stamina
- Reduced life span
