RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Question
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Smoking is a serious problem. It is estimated that there are 1.25 billion smokers in the world, and they are even more affected by air pollution. What is PM2.5?
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Air Pollution Indicators Version 2.5 Specifications
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Air pollution index reached 2.5 units
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Fine Suspended Particles 2.5 microns
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AQI index PM2.5 exceeded the standard
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Already a member? Exposure to 22 micrograms per cubic meters of PM2. 5 is equivalent to smoking one cigarette a day.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to their calculations, inhaling 22 micrograms of PM2. 5 per cubic meter for 24 hours gives you the same pollution exposure as smoking one cigarette.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, it’s worth noting that VOC detectors are not very accurate, and the primary pollutant from cigarettes is particulates (PM2. 5). That means a PM2. 5 air quality monitor will do almost as well at telling you the air quality around smokers!
Detailed explanation-4: -Fine particulate matter is defined as particles that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2. 5).
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