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प्रश्न
What major harm is done to human beings by air pollution?
उत्तर
Air pollution can affect our health in many ways with both short term and long term effects.
- Short term effects include:
- Irritation of eyes, nose, mouth, and throat.
- Respiratory infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia.
- Headaches, nausea, and allergy.
- Asthma attacks
- Reduced lung functioning.
- Chronic pulmonary disease
- Lung cancer.
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