Abstract
Introduction
Exposure to environmental pollutants can have effects on lungs. A source of air pollution contains different type of gases (hydrocarbons, Carbon monoxide, Lead, Nitrogen oxides) due to by vehicular exhaust due to increased number of automobiles working on petrol and diesel fuels. Air quality in cities, is mainly due to vehicular emissions. Among the motor vehicle generated air pollutants, diesel exhaust particles account for a highly significant percentage of the particles emitted in many towns and cities. Air pollution in the urban atmosphere has received much attention during last few decades and several researchers have linked it with serious health risks like respiratory diseases[1]. Modern industrial society produces a large number of gases and particles which can pollute outdoor air. Recently, one of the major sources has been the burning of coal in power stations, other industries and homes.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Pradeep B Shingore
Associate Professor Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine PDMC Amravati
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i3.158
