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NAME ANY 2 AIR POLLUTANTS AND LIST THEIR HARMFUL EFFECTS.

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Answered by s04328fannielois
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Air pollutants

1)Ozone (O3)

Harmful effects: Breathing ground-level ozone can trigger a variety of health problems including chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, and congestion. It can worsen bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Ozone also can reduce lung function and inflame the lining of the lungs.

2)Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

Harmful effects: Elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide can cause damage to the human respiratory tract and increase a person's vulnerability to, and the severity of, respiratory infections and asthma. Long-term exposure to high levels of nitrogen dioxide can cause chronic lung disease.

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Answered by jeenu890
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•Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Carbon Monoxide is a highly toxic and dangerous pollutant, infamous for its lack of identifying color and smell

•(Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂): Highly reactive gas, it causes;

-increased susceptibility to lung infections withasthma people.

-airway inflammation in healthy people. -worsened symptoms of asthma.

•Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) : Highly reactive gas with pungent odour. Exposure to SO₂ causes:

-More frequent asthma attacks.

-Narrowing of the airways leading to wheezing,chest tightness, etc.

-Exacerbation of cardiovascular diseases.

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