Exposure to air pollution is one of the major contributing factors to the development of respiratory diseases like Emphysema.
Air pollution exposure
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Upper respiratory tract infection
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Dust
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Sinusitis
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Smoking
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Allergy
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Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can either be sung a cappella (without accompaniment) or accompanied by... -
Alcoholism
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Screaming
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Asthma
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Overuse of vocal cords
Overuse of vocal cords is a risk factor for some diseases.
