Інформація про хімічні сполуки та радіацію.

In today's world, in increasingly polluted air there are harmful substances that negatively affect our health. Here are the substances that have a negative impact on our bodies:

1). Nitrogen oxides (NOx) – it should be noted that they cause damage to the lungs, reduce the blood's ability to carry oxygen and can be a cause of cancer. They also reduce the body's resistance to bacterial infections, irritate the eyes and airways, cause breathing difficulties, and are a cause of asthma. It should also be noted that nitrogen dioxide can irritate the lungs and cause lower resistance to respiratory infections.

2). Cadmium, mercury, lead (heavy metals) – mercury leads to memory impairment, movement and vision disturbances. It damages the kidneys and impairs fertility. Cadmium, in turn, damages the kidneys, bones and lungs. It causes shortness of breath and musculoskeletal pains. Lead again attacks the digestive and nervous systems, causing muscle paralysis, haematuria and disturbances of brain function.

3). Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) – this is a particularly dangerous carcinogenic substance that mainly accumulates in the lungs. It also damages the adrenal glands, the liver, the circulatory and immune systems. It frequently leads to infertility.

4). Benzene (C6H6) – causes severe poisoning. Initially headaches, fatigue, then respiratory failure, bleeding from mucous membranes, and disturbances of heart rhythm.

5). Sulphur dioxide (SO2) – intensely irritates the respiratory system, reduces the blood's capacity to absorb and transport oxygen. It also causes bronchoconstriction, damages the lungs and worsens asthma.

6). Ozone (O3) – irritates the respiratory system, impairs lung function, predisposes to asthma attacks, reduces resistance to infections, worsens symptoms of bronchitis and emphysema.

7). Carbon monoxide (CO) – binds to haemoglobin and reduces the blood's ability to absorb oxygen and to transport it to tissues. It also causes severe circulatory disturbances, and problems with the heart and the nervous system.

8). Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) – their tiny particles penetrate deep into the lungs and then into the bloodstream. The smaller the particle, the quicker and deeper it goes. They most often trigger acute coughing fits and acute bronchitis. It should be remembered that they also increase the risk of serious respiratory diseases such as COPD, inflammation of blood vessels and atherosclerosis, indirectly leading to heart attack and stroke.