Breathing Danger: How Air Pollution Causes Lung Cancer

You may be aware that smoking cigarettes and exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to lung cancer, but did you know inhaling other air pollutants also threatens your health? Unlike tobacco smoke, other substances and contaminants in the air are not immediately noticeable, requiring a significant concentration (in color or smell) to catch our attention. Excessive, frequent exposure to such particles can trigger pulmonary diseases, including asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and today’s topic of discussion: lung cancer.

Suspecting the Health Consequences of Air Pollution

Air pollution’s potential to cause various pulmonary complications has been making headlines …read more