The health effects of pollutants emitted by cars are wide-ranging and can be severe:
Short-term exposure to carbon monoxide can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and confusion. High levels can be fatal. Nitrogen oxides can irritate the respiratory system, exacerbate asthma, and decrease lung function. Exposure to particulate matter is linked to heart attacks, aggravated asthma, and premature death in individuals with heart or lung disease. VOCs can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, and damage to the liver, kidney, and central nervous system.
