AIR POLLUTANTS AND RESPIRATORY MORBIDITY

Indoor air pollutants, their sources and health effect on man
POLLUTANTS	SOURCES	HEALTH EFFECT
Particulate matter	Biomass combustion or transportation, incinerators and almost every manufacturing process.	Acute change in pulmonary function, COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma.
Sulfur dioxide	Coal and oil combustion or automobile and industrial emission.	Causes chest constriction, Headache, Vomiting and death from respiratory ailments
Nitrogen dioxide	Gas stoves and kerosene heater cooking or automobile and industrial exhaust.	Lower respiratory illness or symptoms.
Carbon monoxide	Burning of coal and gasoline of motor exhausts.	Reduces oxygen carrying capacity.
Benzene	Paints, New Carpets, New Drapes, Upholstery	Headache, Eye/Skin irritation, Fatigue, Cancer
Ammonia	Tobacco smoke, Cleaning supplies, Litter boxes	Eye/Skin irritation, Headache, Nose bleeds Sinus problems
Chloroform	Paint, New Drops, Upholstery	Headache, Asthma attacks, Dizziness, Eye irritations, Skin irritation
Formaldehyde	Tobacco smoke, plywood cabinets, Furniture, Particle Board, Office Dividers, New Carpets, New Drapes, Wall Paper, Paneling	Headache Eye/Skin irritation,  Respiratory Problem. Marry toss, Depression, Gynecological problems, Cancer
Benzopyrene	Tobacco smoke	Asthma attacks, Eye/Skin irritation, Sinus problems Lung Cancer
HydroCarbons	Tobacco Smoke, Gas Burners, Furnaces	Headache, Fatigue Nausea, Dizziness, Breathing difficulty
Trichlorethvlene	Paints. Glues, Furniture, Wallpaper	Headache, Eye/Skin irritation, Respiratory irritation
Carbon Tetra Chloride	Paint, New Drapes, New Carpets, Cleaning supplies	Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue