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Does asthma worsen in big cities? what conditions can worsen the conditions of asthma, and can big cities be hazadous?
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Yes: Many studies have identified cities where there is air pollution problem to be hazardous to individuals with respiratory problems like asthma. Diesel smoke, and small particulate matter (pm) called pm10, as well as ozone is harmful to the lungs. Living near a busy interstate is a risk factor. Visit the city, live in the country!
Answered 12/10/2013
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