Srinagar, March 9 -- Air pollution has significant impacts on respiratory health, contributing to a range of conditions and diseases. Key pollutants include particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and ozone (O3). These pollutants originate from various sources such as industrial activities, vehicle emissions, and natural sources like wildfires and dust storms. Particulate Matter (PM): PM, especially fine particles known as PM2.5 (particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller), can penetrate deep into the lung tissue and even enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation, aggravating respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic bronchitis, and increasing the risk of cardiovascula...