Watch out for the dangers of pollution to health.

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Air pollution has become one of the environmental problems that has emerged in this modern era. Air pollution is not only caused by motorized vehicles but also by factory smoke. Air pollution has a major impact on the quality of the air we breathe and our overall health.

Air pollution is very dangerous for our health because it contains many dangerous substances such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, solid and liquid particles such as sulfates, nitrates, organic chemicals, metals, soil or dust particles, and sulfur dioxide. Therefore, we need to take serious steps to overcome the problem of air pollution.

So what are the health impacts of air pollution?
With air pollution, the air or oxygen that is inhaled is mixed with dangerous substances, which can cause various diseases that can threaten health, including:
 
1. Irritation of the nose and red eyes
This is an early symptom of air pollution. The immediate reaction to air pollution depends on each person's body sensitivity. Some people may feel effects immediately, such as irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat.

2 respiratory problems
This respiratory disorder is caused by inflammation of the bronchial lining. This disease is characterized by coughing up mucus (phlegm) or the absence of mucus. If you have phlegm, generally the phlegm produced is clear, greenish, and yellowish. Bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection, and air pollution can make it worse. Breathing in air pollution every day can harm your health, for example.
  - Asthma
  - Bronchitis
  - Pneumonia
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Lung Ca
 
3. Cardiovascular disorders
Small particles of air pollution that enter the bloodstream can damage blood vessels and even stick to plaque, which can block blood flow to the heart, brain, or legs.

4. Autoimmune disease
Another impact of air pollution is that it triggers autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Exposure to pollutants disrupts the immune system and actually attacks healthy parts of the body. In fact, the immune system is considered the body's defense against disease and foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses.

5. Pregnancy and fetal disorders
The impact of long-term exposure to air pollution can also affect reproductive health. Several studies state that continuous exposure to air pollution can cause fertility problems in women and men and make it difficult to get pregnant.