Amniotic fluid embolism develops suddenly and rapidly. Signs and symptoms of amniotic fluid embolism might include: Sudden shortness of breath. Excess fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) Sudden low blood pressure. Sudden failure of the heart to effectively pump blood (cardiovascular collapse)
Primary & Secondary pollutant. Definition: A primary pollutant is an air pollutant emitted directly from a source. A secondary pollutant is not directly emitted as such, but forms when other pollutants (primary pollutants) react in the atmosphere.
NONPERSISTENT POLLUTANT. A substance that can cause damage to organisms when added in excessive amounts to the environment but is decomposed or degraded by natural biological communities and removed from the environment relatively quickly.