Explanation

• Asthma is a respiratory disease that can be triggered or exacerbated by exposure to air pollution.
• Air pollution can irritate the airways, trigger asthma attacks, and make symptoms worse.

Air pollution can cause:

• Respiratory problems: asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer
• Irritation: headaches, eyes and nose irritation, sore throat
• General symptoms: nausea, drowsiness, ill feeling
• Impaired judgment and weakened cognitive function