1. Unit 6: Air 6.2: Effects on Human Health
“I thought I saw a blue jay this morning, but the smog was so bad that it turned out to be a cardinal holding its breath.”
Take out notebook
Hand in homework

2. Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is the persistent irritation of the bronchial lining of the lungs.
Often caused by constant irritation by air pollution
Particulates
Sulfuric Acid
Nitric Acids
Aggravates asthma.
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3. Emphysema
Emphysema is when the air sacs in the lungs loose their elasticity and can no longer push air out through the lungs.
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4. Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is another respiratory disease linked to air pollution.
Lung cancer has many causes.
Cigarette smoke
Automobile exhaust
Particulates
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5. Indoor Air Pollution American spend 89% of their time indoors.
Plastics and industrial products are major sources of pollution.
Carpets
Building materials
Paints
Furniture
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6. Closet - Dry Cleaning
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7. Closet Dry Cleaning Tetrachloroethylene Cancer causing material
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8. Closest Moth Balls Paradichlorobenzine
Moth crystals and air fresheners
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9. Kitchen Stove Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Un-vented gas stove
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10. Pipes Asbestos From pipe insulation Causes asbestosis
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11. Bathrooms Mold and Mildew Fungi and bacteria
From dirty heating and air conditioning ducts.
Fungi and bacteria
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12. Living Room Sofa Formaldehyde
From furniture, carpeting, particle board, foam insulation
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13. Radon Gas
Radon gas is invisible, tasteless and odorless and is also radioactive.
Radon is produced by the decay of uranium
Radon adheres to dust particles which get inhaled.
Radon releases alpha particles that cause genetic damage to cells in the lungs.
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14. Asbestos Fibers containing silica and asbestos minerals.
It is used in many areas in and around the home.
Reinforce cement
Brake linings
Vinyl floors
Residential siding
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