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It is caused by toxic compounds such as lead, copper, zinc and oxides of carbon, sulfur and nitrogen that are thrown as a result of human activities and forest fires, mainly. Sources that emit air toxics can be fixed or mobile, the first, such as heaters, stoves, illegal burning of garbage, industrial and energy production plants are responsible for 20% to 30% of the pollution, while the second such as cars, public transport, trucks and aircraft cause the greatest amount of harmful gases (70% to 80%).

In the short term, the human body subjected to such pollutants manifest disease ravages through the skin, eyes and respiratory system, including:

Conjunctivitis. It is the inflammation of tissue covering the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids (conjunctiva). Causing tearing and redness of the eye, mainly. Dermatitis. Skin swelling caused by direct contact with an irritating substance, the skin reddens and experienced persistent discomfort.
Rash. Bumps or rashes that cause itching and burning, in addition to pain and may even cause drowsiness.
Skin aging. The presence of contaminants, along with the action of sun, rain and wind creates wrinkles and blemishes, accelerate skin aging.
Colds and flu. Nose and throat infections that cause sneezing, headache, elevated body temperature (fever), and fatigue.
Bronchitis. Inflammation of the bronchi or internal structures of the lungs manifested by mild cough, sore throat, and excess mucus or phlegm.
Pharyngitis and laryngitis. Inflammation and infection of the upper part (pharynx) and lower (larynx) of the throat. Causes hoarseness or voice loss (aphonia), fever, difficulty swallowing, pain and cough.
Sinusitis. Infection caused by blockage of one or more sinuses (small cavities or tunnels located near the nose that help filter, warm and humidify the air we breathe; also give resonance to the voice and lighten the weight of the skull) but also can be a complication from an infection in the respiratory tract.
Otitis. Ear inflammation that can occur when the nose and throat infections are moved to the ear canals.
Pneumonia. Serious lung infection that often due to complications in the treatment of less severe illnesses such as bronchitis or influenza.
Whooping cough or pertussis. lung infection caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria that causes runny nose, fever, severe coughing, shortness of breath and when generated complications, diarrhea, and inability to take a breath (suffocation).
Lung cancer. Is manifested by the presence of a malignant lung tissue, is due to direct or indirect consumption (passive smoking) of snuff, as well as inhalation of smoke from fuels.