ECOLOGY
HUMANS AND THE BIOSPHERE
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digestive problems
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fungal infections
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lung problems
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Detailed explanation-1: -Volcanic eruptions, soil erosion, sea salt or the import of desert sand are all examples of possible sources of particulate matter.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is diesel particulate matter? Exhaust from trucks, buses, trains, ships, and other equipment with diesel engines contains a mixture of gases and solid particles. These solid particles are known as diesel particulate matter (diesel PM). Diesel PM contains hundreds of different chemicals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Particle pollution-also called particulate matter (PM)-is made up of particles (tiny pieces) of solids or liquids that are in the air. These particles may include: Dust. Dirt. Soot.
Detailed explanation-4: -Exposure to fine particles can cause short-term health effects such as eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath. Exposure to fine particles can also affect lung function and worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease.