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The spectrum of adverse effects of air pollution is wide and includes the consequences of acute and chronic exposure, which may lead to health care problems. Physicians are more likely to be concerned with the less common and more acute clinical consequences of acute pollution exposure, such as emergency hospital admission due to respiratory problems. Air pollution is the preamble of chemical, biological and particulate materials that can cause harm to human health and damage the natural environment. Air pollution can originate outdoors as well as indoors and become a major health concern. There have been significant advances in the knowledge regarding the effects of air pollutants on human health in the past few years. The general public especially patients with upper and lower respiratory symptoms are aware of the adverse respiratory effects due to air pollution. Long-term exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of respiratory illnesses such as allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, impaired lung function and lung cancer. The aim of this review is to highlight the adverse effects of air pollution due to dust storms on human health and provide the clinicians with appropriate context for monitoring and assessing the risk of air pollution.
- 出版日期2010-3
