What Type of Diseases Can Affect The Lungs?

1. Acute Bronchitis
2. Asthma
3. Chronic Obstructive
4. Pulmonary Disease
5. Coughs
6. Flu (Influenza)
7. Lung Cancer
8. Pneumonia

What Are The Cause of Lung Disease

It may surprise many people to discover that indoor air contains just as much, if not more, sources of air pollution than outdoor air pollution! Among others, known cause of lung disease include the following;

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

VOCs originate mainly from solvents and chemicals commonly used in office or home furnishings. The main indoor sources are perfumes, chemical sprays, furniture polish, glues, moth repellents, wood preservatives and many other products used in the house. The main health effect is the irritation of the eye, nose and throat. In more severe cases there may be headaches, nausea and loss of coordination. In the long term, some of the pollutants are suspected to damage to the liver and other parts of the body.

Tobacco Smoke

This common pollutant generates a wide range of harmful chemicals and is known to cause cancer. It is well known that passive smoking cause a wide range of problems to the passive smoker ranging from burning eyes, nose and throat irritation to cancer, bronchitis, severe asthma and decrease in lung function.

Pesticides

Pesticides can come in the form of aerosol sprays such as mosquito or insect repellents commonly used in households.

Biological Pollutants

These include pollen from plants, fungi, parasites, dust mites and even bacteria from exposed food. Most biological pollutants are allergens and can give rise to asthma, hay fever and other allergic iseases.

Formaldehyde

This gas is emitted mainly from carpets, particle boards, insulation foam and furniture fixtures. It can cause irritation to the eyes and nose with prolonged exposure posing serious risks to health.

Asbestos

Asbestos is natural fibre that comes from minerals and widely used in ceiling boards. The fibres tend to break up easily into fine particles that float in the air. When a person inhales these airborne asbestos particles, they stick inside the linings of the lungs leading to cell damage and even lung cancer as they are recognized carsinogens.

Radon

Radon, a gas that is emitted naturally by the soil and rocks, can damage the lungs, which may lead to lung cancer. Poor ventilation in modern house enable radon to flow inside the house causing harm to those who dwell in them.

How to control it...

There are two ways to control indoor air pollutants… you can keep them out of the house in the first place or you can remove them once they’re there. Keeping pollutants out of the home or office may not be feasible or possible as it would mean severe restrictions on mobility within and out of such places. That is why the second option of removing air pollutants within the home or office is the most ideal to protect the health of you and your loved ones.