Irritation in the eye, nose and throat are the effects of ________.
A
air pollution
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B
soil pollution
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C
noise pollution
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is A air pollution Air pollutants irritates the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat and causes shortness of breath in high concentrations. Long-term exposure to pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can harm the lungs. It may lead to chronic bronchitis. Exposure to low levels may worsen symptoms in people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may also increase other respiratory infections.