Welcome back! Glad you made your way here again. Yesterday, you learned some cool facts about smoke; today we’ll talk about the harmful effects of that smoke.
Those teeny tiny particles are easily inhaled and when they
are, they can harm your insides. After getting deep into your lungs, some can
even get into your bloodstream. Numerous scientific studies have linked
exposure to these particles to all sorts of problems:
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Premature death in people with heart or lung
disease
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Nonfatal heart attacks
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Irregular heartbeat
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Aggravated asthma
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Decreased lung function
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Increased respiratory symptoms – irritation of
the airways, coughing, difficulty breathing
You can protect yourself by limiting your exposure. Close
your windows and doors. Stay inside if you’ve got air conditioning. Use an
indoor air cleaner if you’ve got one. If you don’t, check back on Thursday to
learn how you can make your own with a few simple items.
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