Short-Term Effects of Air Pollution on Health Many of the effects of air pollution are short-term and reversible if their exposure to air pollution decreases. For example: headache; nausea; irritation to the eyes, nose and throat; coughing; tightness in the chest; and upper respiratory infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Pollution can also make the conditions of asthma and emphysema worse for certain individuals. Long-Term Health Effects of Air Pollution Long-term effects on health that have been linked to air pollution include ___________________________________________. Long-term exposure to air pollution may worsen medical conditions suffered by older people and may damage the lungs of children. Air Pollution and Living Things Air pollution has been linked to many health problems.
Short-Term Effects of Air Pollution on Health Many of the effects of air pollution are short-term and reversible if their exposure to air pollution decreases. For example: headache; nausea; irritation to the eyes, nose and throat; coughing; tightness in the chest; and upper respiratory infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Pollution can also make the conditions of asthma and emphysema worse for certain individuals. Long-Term Health Effects of Air Pollution Long-term effects on health that have been linked to air pollution include ___________________________________________. Long-term exposure to air pollution may worsen medical conditions suffered by older people and may damage the lungs of children. Air Pollution and Living Things Air pollution has been linked to many health problems.
EE%20II%20Chapter%202%20Powerpoint%20Notes.docx