Respiratory diseases because of pollution: 

1. Irritation of eyes, nose, mouth and throat. 

2. Headaches and dizziness. 

3. Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and running nose. 

4. Respiratory and lung diseases including 

    a) Asthma attacks 

    b) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 

    c) Reduced lung function 

    d) Pulmonary cancer caused by a series of carcinogen chemicals that through inhalation 

    e) Mesothelioma: A particular type of lung cancer, usually associated with exposure to asbestos (it usually occurs 20 – 30 years after the initial exposure)

    f) Pneumonia: Infection of lungs caused by bacteria. 

    g) Bronchitis: It is inflammation or swelling of bronchial tubes. 

    h) Emphysema: It is a lung condition in which tiny air sacs in lungs alveoli fill up with water. 

Respiratory diseases due to tobacco : 

1. Chronic bronchitis: A long term inflammation of the bronchi is characterized by coughing. 

2. Lung cancer: An abnormal continuous multiplication of cells that can result in tumors in the lining of the bronchi.

3. Emphysema: A chronic lung condition that affects the air sacs in the lungs characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue, sleep and heart problems.