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What are the differences between short term and long term exposure to a specific pollutant (eg: no2)?

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Effects progress: Go here to find out about NO2: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tfacts175.pdf. Short-term effects include swelling in the lungs. Long-term exposure can cause scarring and loss of air movement.

Answered 5/24/2015

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