Effects of air pollution on respiratory health
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منابع مشابه
[Effects of air pollution on health].
Air pollution is composed of a particulate phase and a gaseous phase. The particulate phase, consisting of dust and aerosols, is the vehicle of toxic pollutants, transporting them into the respiratory tract. The irritants (sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, aldehydes, and hydrocarbons) are the most important pollutants as regards health; the mucous membranes of the eyes and the respiratory tract...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Mycobacteriology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2212-5531
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmyco.2014.10.034