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Asthma - Diesel Exhaust Fumes

Diesel engines emit lower concentrations of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide than petrol engines, but they can generate over 100 times more particles per distance travelled than similar sized petrol engines, and are major contributors to particulate pollution in the atmosphere.

Diesel exhaust fumes -

- increase asthmatic symptoms,
- reduce lung capacity, and
- cause inflammation in the lungs

Researchers have proved that the diesel exhaust fumes on polluted streets have a measurable effect on people with asthma.

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