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air pollution - the presence of noxious substances in the air that we breathe.
allergen
- the substance that triggers an allergic reaction.
allergy - an acquired, abnormal immune response to a substance that
can cause a broad range of inflammatory reactions.
asthma - a chronic, inflammatory lung disease characterized by
recurrent breathing problems usually triggered by allergens (Infection, exercise, cold
air, and other factors may also be allergic triggers.).
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cancer - abnormal cells that divide without control, which can invade
nearby tissues or spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of
the body.
carbon monoxide (CO) - a colorless, odorless gas which can be created whenever a
fuel (such as wood, gasoline, coal, natural gas, or kerosene) is burning.
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dermatitis - an inflammation of the skin -
characterized by redness and itching.
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electric
and magnetic fields - refers to the electric and magnetic fields which surround both big power
lines that distribute power and the smaller but closer electric lines in
homes and appliances.
environmental medicine - the healthcare specialty concerned with human illnesses
or dysfunctions that result from environmental factors.
epidemiology - the study of the spread, control, and prevention of disease in a
group of persons.
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goiter - an overgrown thyroid gland.
Gulf War syndrome - A widely used term referring to unexplained illnesses occurring in Gulf
War veterans.
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lead poisoning - an abnormal condition often caused by breathing or swallowing
substances that contain lead.
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mercury poisoning - an abnormal condition caused by breathing
or swallowing a mercury substance.
mold - a microscopic fungus that grows and lives on plant or animal matter or on
non-organic objects. Most molds are made up of filaments and reproduce through the
production of spores, which spread by air, water, or insects.
multiple chemical
sensitivity - a diagnostic label for people who suffer
multi-system illnesses as a result of contact with, or proximity to, a
variety of airborne agents and other substances.
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pigmentosa - a rare, inherited skin disease making the skin very
sensitive to ultraviolet light.
pneumoconiosis - a lung disease caused by the long-term breathing
(ingestion) of dust.
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radon - a colorless
naturally occurring radioactive, inert gas formed by radioactive decay of
radium atoms in soil or rocks.
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