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<blockquote data-quote="funfer_fahrer" data-source="post: 175895" data-attributes="member: 2733"><p><strong>Particle Pollution - The Main Culprit</strong></p><p> </p><p>Let us move on. Within that air quality index, there is a subgroup called particle pollution or sometimes known as particulate matter. One of my major concerns with regard to my earlier postings is that when this figure in particulate matter is high it can sometimes overshadow the other subgroups such as the presence of carbon manoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. </p><p> </p><p>Particle pollution (also known as "particulate matter") in the air includes a mixture of solids and liquid droplets. Some particles are emitted directly; others are formed in the atmosphere when other pollutants react. Particles come in a wide range of sizes. Those less than 10 micrometers in diameter are so small that they can get into the lungs, potentially causing serious health problems. Ten micrometers is smaller than the width of a single human hair. </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Fine particles. </strong>Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter are called "fine" particles. These particles are so small they can be detected only with an electron microscope. Sources of fine particles include all types of combustion, including motor vehicles, power plants, residential wood burning, forest fires, agricultural burning, and some industrial processes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Coarse dust particles. </strong>Particles between 2.5 and 10 micrometers in diameter are referred to as "coarse." Sources of coarse particles include crushing or grinding operations, and dust stirred up by vehicles traveling on roads.</li> </ul><p>And what about haze? As most of us already know, haze comes from smoke. Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic matter burn. The biggest health threat from smoke comes from fine particles. These microscopic particles can get into your eyes and respiratory system, where they can cause health problems such as burning eyes, runny nose, and illnesses such as bronchitis. Fine particles also can aggravate chronic heart and lung diseases - and even are linked to premature deaths in people with these conditions. </p><p> </p><p>Paper "comfort" or "dust" masks - the kinds you commonly can buy at the hardware store - are designed to trap large particles, such as sawdust. These masks generally will not protect your lungs from the fine particles in smoke.</p><p>So, those who have problems take my earlier advice. Go for overseas holiday where air quality is better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="funfer_fahrer, post: 175895, member: 2733"] [B]Particle Pollution - The Main Culprit[/B] Let us move on. Within that air quality index, there is a subgroup called particle pollution or sometimes known as particulate matter. One of my major concerns with regard to my earlier postings is that when this figure in particulate matter is high it can sometimes overshadow the other subgroups such as the presence of carbon manoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. Particle pollution (also known as "particulate matter") in the air includes a mixture of solids and liquid droplets. Some particles are emitted directly; others are formed in the atmosphere when other pollutants react. Particles come in a wide range of sizes. Those less than 10 micrometers in diameter are so small that they can get into the lungs, potentially causing serious health problems. Ten micrometers is smaller than the width of a single human hair. [LIST] [*][B]Fine particles. [/B]Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter are called "fine" particles. These particles are so small they can be detected only with an electron microscope. Sources of fine particles include all types of combustion, including motor vehicles, power plants, residential wood burning, forest fires, agricultural burning, and some industrial processes.[/LIST][LIST] [*][B]Coarse dust particles. [/B]Particles between 2.5 and 10 micrometers in diameter are referred to as "coarse." Sources of coarse particles include crushing or grinding operations, and dust stirred up by vehicles traveling on roads.[/LIST]And what about haze? As most of us already know, haze comes from smoke. Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic matter burn. The biggest health threat from smoke comes from fine particles. These microscopic particles can get into your eyes and respiratory system, where they can cause health problems such as burning eyes, runny nose, and illnesses such as bronchitis. Fine particles also can aggravate chronic heart and lung diseases - and even are linked to premature deaths in people with these conditions. Paper "comfort" or "dust" masks - the kinds you commonly can buy at the hardware store - are designed to trap large particles, such as sawdust. These masks generally will not protect your lungs from the fine particles in smoke. So, those who have problems take my earlier advice. Go for overseas holiday where air quality is better. [/QUOTE]
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