So the risk is not that the child or the vulnerable person is going to suddenly begin coughing or having shortness of breath or have an asthma attack, it is that lasting, permanent insidious damage that is being done to the lung that is not apparent that day.
Discussing the hidden dangers of poor air quality on children's health.
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