22/09/2025
POLLUTED AIR = SICK LUNGS! Find out 👇
Did you know? Breathing in polluted air is like slowly smoking a pack of ci******es every day! 🚬
When dirty air enters your lungs, it doesn’t just cause coughing—it can trigger and worsen serious respiratory diseases.
👉Respiratory Diseases Linked to Air Pollution:
1. Asthma
2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
3. Bronchitis
4. Pneumonia
5. Tuberculosis (TB)
6. Lung cancer
7. Allergic rhinitis
8. Emphysema
9. Interstitial lung disease
10. Occupational lung diseases (e.g., silicosis, asbestosis)
11. Acute respiratory infections
⚠️ Effects of Polluted Air:
◾Irritation of the nose, throat & lungs 🤧
◾Shortness of breath & wheezing 😮💨
◾Frequent coughing fits
◾Reduced lung function
◾Increased risk of infections
◾Worsening of existing conditions (like asthma & COPD)
◾Long-term risk of lung cancer
👉 Note this: Protect your lungs like your life depends on it—because it does! 🌍💚 Wear masks, plant trees, and avoid outdoor activities when the air is heavily polluted.
👉 Your lungs are not replaceable—guard them today! 💪
Foto Credit:WHO