Summary:
It adversely affects our health and the impacts of the pollutants can be easily noticed in the masses. The particulate matter, of size less than 2.5 microns, is one of the most dangerous air pollutants. The most common diseases related to air pollution and PM2.5 include asthma, breathlessness, tuberculosis, general health problems, skin infections, eye problems and cancer, he said. He said further that in October and November, biomass of crop residue (prali) is one of the major causes of air pollution. Talking about tips to escape air pollution, he said those suffering from asthma or allergic bronchitis should stay away from places where the concentration of fumes is high..