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Health Tip: Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health
By LadyLively on January 11, 2016
Smoke, dust, ozone and other air pollutants can be hazardous to your health. That’s especially true if you have a chronic condition such as asthma.
The American Academy of Family Physicians explains air pollution can cause:
- Irritation to the lungs, throat and eyes.
- A burning sensation of the eyes.
- Coughing and a tightness in the chest.
- Children may have more frequent episodes of bronchitis and ear pain.
Source: HealthDay
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