Respiratory effects of air pollutants among nonsmoking traffic policemen of Patiala, India.

In this respect, traffic policemen are at a risk, since they are continuously exposed to emissions from vehicles, due to the nature of their job.[ 2 ] Automobile exhaust consists of oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and others, which cause injury to the terminal bronchioles and a decrease in the pulmonary compliance and vital capacity.[ 3 ] Among the motor vehicle-generated air pollutants, diesel exhaust particles account for a highly significant percentage of the particles emitted in many towns and cities.

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