A Breath Of Fresh Air

- Garima Gupta

 

EXPOSURE TO DUST, POLLEN and other irritants can aggravate breathing conditions. According to the World Health Organization, India houses 10 out of 20 of the world’s most polluted cities. Gwalior, Allahabad and Patna are amongst the top 10, with Delhi a300nd Ludhiana at the 11th and 12th spots. Pollution sources include industrial and vehicular exhaust, burning of bio mass, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide effluents, dust and pollen. Then, there are indoor air-suspended allergens and pollutants, such as kitchen exhaust, cigarette smoke and volatile organic chemicals (VOC), including formaldehyde or acetaldehyde, that occur as a result of furniture varnish or room fresheners.