Long-term exposure may lead to increased susceptibility to respiratory infection and may cause alterations in the lung.
Nitrogen oxides help form acid rain.
In addition, this pollutant can cause a wide range of environmental damage, including visibility impairment and eutrophication - that is, explosive algae growth which can deplete oxygen in water bodies such as the Chesapeake Bay. Home heaters and gas stoves can produce nitrogen dioxide inside homes. All Rights Reserved. Web Site Developed and Maintained by eMediate Access .