Deutsch: Luftwege / Español: Vías aéreas / Português: Vias aéreas / Français: Voies aériennes / Italiano: Vie aeree /
Airways are all passageways of the respiratory tract from mouth or nares down to and including respiratory bronchioles. To be contrasted with Air Spaces.
In the environmental context, airways refer to the pathways through which air pollutants move and spread in the atmosphere. Some examples of airways include:
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Industrial emissions: Factories, power plants, and other industrial facilities emit a wide range of air pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
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Transportation emissions: Vehicles, ships, and airplanes emit a variety of air pollutants, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
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Natural emissions: Natural sources, such as wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and dust storms, can also release large amounts of air pollutants into the atmosphere.
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Indoor air pollution: Indoor air pollution can arise from sources such as cooking, heating, and smoking, as well as from building materials and furnishings that release pollutants into the air.
Other similar concepts in the environmental context include:
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Atmospheric dispersion: This refers to the movement of air pollutants through the atmosphere, which is influenced by factors such as wind speed, atmospheric stability, and topography.
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Air pollution exposure: This refers to the amount of air pollutants that individuals are exposed to, which can vary depending on factors such as location, occupation, and lifestyle.
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Air quality monitoring: This involves the measurement of air pollutants in the atmosphere, which is important for assessing the effectiveness of air pollution control measures and identifying areas of high pollution.