Research has shown that the inflammatory response triggered is magnified in individuals with asthma due to their lack of sufficient interleukin - 10 (IL-10) needed ... read more
I lived in Gladstone , Queensland, Aistralia in the early seventies. It has one of the world's largest Aluminium smelters. Twice a week odourous Sulphur Dioxide gases would blanket the Port city for several hours each day in a yellow haze. read more
People sensitive to sulfur dioxide include: People with lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema will generally have more serious health effects at higher SO 2 levels. Children are at higher risk from SO 2 exposure because their lungs are still developing. They are also more likely to have asthma, which can get worse with SO 2 exposure. read more
Sulfur dioxide is a toxic, water-soluble, colourless gas. It is a reductant that causes irritation of the nose, eyes and respiratory tract, asthma symptoms, and decreased lung function. Prolonged exposure can result in asthma-like symptoms in individuals without asthma and can aggravate existing cardiovascular disease. read more