why you are sneezing, irritation, a stinging nose, the buildup of phlegm, or coughing it's PM2.5 Air Pollutants.
PM2.5 Air Pollutants: Tiny Particles That Can Have Huge (Health) Consequences HIGHLIGHTS: PM2.5 air pollutants can be inhaled deep into the respiratory system and lungs. The effects of this include irritation, a stinging nose, the buildup of phlegm, coughing, sneezing, asthma attacks, cardiac arrest, ischemic strokes and, most dangerous of all, lung cancer. Outdoor exercise should be avoided during periods of smog and high air pollution, as strenuous activity or heavy breathing may lead to increased levels of PM2.5 pollutants being ingested into the respiratory system and lungs. N95-protective masks must be worn correctly, ensuring that it fits tightly on the face. Also, previously worn masks should be thrown away instead of being used again. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set an average rate for PM2.5 air pollutants, stating that if there are over 25 micrograms per cubic meter, it is seen as being dangerous to health. At the same time, Thailand has put the levels at whi...