A disease related to air pollution is ____.
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
05 (b) Environmental Pollution
01 Mark
2023
Bronchitis
Explanation
Bronchitis is an inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract commonly caused by inhaling polluted air. Air pollutants like smoke, dust, and chemicals irritate the bronchial tubes causing cough, mucus production, and difficulty in breathing. Bronchitis is a common disease linked to poor air quality.
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