On Tuesday, Calgary became the most polluted city in the world for a few hours. Air pollution is linked to the development of neurological disorders like dementia, heart disease, lung disease, assorted cancers and more, experts tell the Star.
is linked to the development of neurological disorders like dementia, heart disease, lung disease, assorted cancers and more, experts tell the Star. And although Canada has made strides in improving its air quality, the rising prevalence of forest fires is throwing that progress into jeopardy., air pollution occurs when any chemical, physical or biological agent contaminates the air. These are often released through the burning of woods, fossil fuels and more.
Rarer but more serious symptoms may include: shortness of breath, wheezing, severe cough, dizziness, chest pains and heart palpitations. Should you experience any of these, Environment Canada recommends you “seek urgent medical attention.” is impacted,” said Brauer, but especially the lungs and heart. He believes wildfire smoke has similar impacts, but likely stronger.
Part of why we’re seeing such diverse impacts is air pollution leads to a systemic response, impacting the entire body, Brauer explained. When tiny particles infiltrate our lungs, our immune systems kick into high gear to fight off the invasion.
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