Hazardous chemical gases that are inhaled during air pollution can bring risks to your body. [1/11]

As happened during a recent chemical dumping incident at Sungai Kim Kim, Pasir Gudang, there were 6 dangerous chemicals detected: Hydrogen Chloride, Acrylonitrile, Toluene, Benzene, Acroleine and Xylene.

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These chemicals can cause victims to suffer from respiratory and neurological problems until some need to be admitted into the intensive care unit.

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Besides that, these dangerous chemicals can be found in cigarette smoke. In fact, cigarette smoke contains 35 dangerous chemicals including Cyanide, Formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide, Nicotine and Tar. Our daily lives are affected by smokers who contribute to air pollution.

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Side effects to our health when inhaling these dangerous chemicals are usually brushed off as normal and hardly get attention in the beginning stage until it becomes chronic and life-threatening.

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Here are 5 respiratory organs that can be affected from inhaling dangerous chemicals.

MUCOSAL LAYER AT THE NOSE

The usual symptoms are flu & constant sneezing. If prolonged,it could cause bacterial infection at the sinus area & a person not being able to smell properly.

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PHARYNX

Pharynx is part of the throat. The throat will often feel pain and dry. As a body reaction to dry throat, plenty of phlegm will be produced. If phlegm collects and fails to be ridden of, bacterial infection could happen to your throat.

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LARYNX

In the larynx area, there's a voice box. As a result of inhaling dangerous chemicals, your voice can be affected. It will become more hoarse and difficult to be understood. If prolonged, laryngeal cancer can happen & the best treatment is to undergo an operation.

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BRONCHUS

Bronchus can be affected when you inhale dangerous chemicals. This condition is called bronchospasm. In another word, it's asthma. When it happens too fast or acute and severe, it can cause death.

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ALVEOLUS

This respiratory organ, if affected , can cause lungs to lose its elasticity and fail to expand properly. The gas exchange will be affected and your body will receive less oxygen and feel fatigue.

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This health information is provided by Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, Johor Darul Ta'zim FC team doctor.

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