People spend as much as 80% - 90% of their lives inside and that gives some experts the belief that more people suffer from the effects of indoor air pollution then outdoor.
Some sources of indoor air pollution are:
- Tobacco smoke
- Cooking appliances
- Heating appliances
- Vapor from building materials
Some people are more sensitive to the affects of pollution and some of the effects can be long term or short term depending on the amount of exposure.
Short Term Effects:
- Irritation to eyes, nose and throat.
- Upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis
- Headaches
- Nausea
Long Term Effects:
- Chronic respiratory disease
- Lung cancer
- Heart disease
- Damage to the brain, nerves, liver, or kidneys
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