Written By: Editorial Team | Published : May 25, 2019, 11:37 AM
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You are having an allergic reaction: Just like runny nose, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing, swelling of vocal cord is a common symptom of an allergic reaction. Excess production of mucus during a reaction can enter your throat and impact your vocal cords. Even the drugs that are given to treat allergies can dry out your throat, harming your vocal cords.
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Hence, a comprehensive diagnosis involves a combination of medical history analysis, physical examinations, and these diagnostic tests. Timely and accurately identifying respiratory issues during winter ensures appropriate management strategies can be implemented, helping individuals breathe more easily during the challenging season.
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Cardiovascular ailments: Living in polluted environment can damage your health in various ways. The chemicals in polluted air can enter inside your body and impair the blood flow which can affect your heart’s health.
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Stroke: In a 2016 Lancet report, the researchers revealed that air pollution accounts for one-third of the global stroke burden. Air pollution can impair the blood supply to your brain that leads to the onset of a stroke.
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Erectile dysfunction: Air pollution can also have an adverse effect on your sexual health, especially in males. Prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to erectile dysfunction.
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Pregnancy complications: If you are pregnant, air pollution can affect your health. Also, the chemicals present in the air can impair the immune system of the unborn babies, making them more susceptible to catch infections post birth.
