IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION ON RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN HUMAN HEALTH: BRIEF REVIEW

Maddula Bhanu Prakash*

ABSTRACT

The few cross-sectional studies found that the more polluted locations had higher rates of self-reported chronic bronchitis and emphysema diagnoses, dyspnea and mucus hypersecretion, as well as worse lung function levels. The lone cohort study in adults indicated a faster loss in lung function, while the two cohort studies in children found a slowing of pulmonary function. We examined the effects of the most significant air pollutants on pulmonary diseases, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, ozone, particulate matter, and biomass smoke. We concentrated on respiratory disorders since air pollution amplifies the rise in respiratory diseases and there is mounting evidence that air pollutants are harmful. It is critical to continuously enhance policy actions to improve air quality. According to the study, asthma incidence is the highest among a number of respiratory illnesses, and the majority of those afflicted with such illnesses reside in densely populated, noisy, and environmentally friendly places.

Keywords: Air pollutants, airway disease, asthma, COPD.