What does particle pollution do to your health?
1 Answer
Fine particulates from air pollution get deep into your lungs and inhibit gas exchange processes.
Explanation:
Fine particulates are emitted from an number of industrial processes, but burning coal is the main culprit. Particulates are essentially fine rock material that was incorporated into the plants before they became coal and does not burn upon combustion. It essentially goes up the stack, though some industrial plants are required to scrub some of these fine particulates out.
Fine particulates are breathed in and get trapped in the fine air sacks of the lungs, where gas exchange takes place (ie..Oxygen in - CO2 out). This reduces lung function and can lead to asthma and other respiratory problems. A whole host of other health issues can also occur (see pic.)
