Pollution comes in many forms, some noticeable, and others not. PM2.5 particles entering deep into the lungs can cause negative long term effects.
PM2.5 particles come in all shapes and sizes within dust, particulate matter, inhalable particles, respirable particles, smoke, and mist. The largest contributing factor is the burning of fuels. When energy consumption increases, so does the amount of emissions polluted.
These small particles can cause long term health problems. Lungs are forced to work harder to provide oxygen. Driving in traffic where cars, motorbikes, trucks, and construction are present can increase the chance of increased fatigue, wheezing, chest pain, headache’s, and aggravated respiratory disease such as emphysema, bronchitis and asthma.
PM2.5 particles are fine particles that are 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller. They come from all types of combustion. Motor vehicles, power plants, residential wood burning, forest fires, agricultural burning, and some industrial processes all produce these fine particles.
PM10 particles are combustion particles, organic compounds and other particles 2.5 to 10 micrometers in diameter. They come from crushing and grinding operations and dust stirred up by vehicles on roads.