Effects of the various pollutants measured in the API
In general,
air pollution affects the respiratory, circulatory and olfactory
systems.
Pollutants |
Health |
Carbon monoxide |
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Reduction in the ability of the circulatory system to
transport oxygen
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Impairment of performance on tasks requiring vigilance
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Aggravation of cardiovascular disease
|
Nitrogen dioxide |
|
Ozone |
|
Sulphur dioxide/ particulate matter |
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Peroxyacetyl nitrate, aldehydes |
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General symptoms of those
affected by haze pollution
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Throat
itchiness and coughing
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Irritated
and watery eyes
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Itchy and
running nose and sneezing
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Itchy
skin
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Difficulties in breathing and/ or breathlessness
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Who is
most affected by the haze pollution ?
How to minimize the haze pollution effects ?
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Being
indoors will help, but make sure that you close the windows and doors.
Have an air cleaner with a filter
attachment that can trap particles smaller than 0.35 microns.
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Cloth
masks are not sufficient protection when you are outdoors as the
chemicals and small particles may still go through the material. It
is better to use conical masks with thicker filters.
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Drink
a lot of clean water.
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Stop
smoking cigarette !
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Consult your
doctor if you suspect your health is being affected by haze
pollution.
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