respiratory diseases: Experts call for limiting number of vehicles per family to curb air pollution, related ailments
Experts at the 25th National Conference on Pulmonary Diseases in New Delhi have highlighted the link between air pollution and respiratory ailments in India. They have called on the government to implement measures such as limiting the number of cars per family and restricting the number of vehicles on the roads. The immediate effects of air pollution include irritation in the eyes and throat, as well as an increase in the severity of asthma attacks. Long-term effects include respiratory diseases and lung cancer.
Source: indiatimes.com
