Industrial and domestic combustion processes

Motor Vehicles and Road Transport

The main indoor sources of nitrogen monoxide are unvented fuel-burning appliances such as gas ranges (mainly used for cooking) and kerosene space heaters. Heating appliances and smoking are also indoor sources that affect overall indoor air quality.

What are the health effects of nitrogen monoxide?

Inhaling high concentrations of nitrogen monoxide can make respiratory diseases such as asthma worse and even lead to respiratory infections. People with asthma, children and the elderly are more susceptible to the health effects of NO.

Respiratory symptoms of nitrogen monoxide exposure include:

Difficulty breathing

development of asthma

Additionally, in some cases, NO increases blood pressure, leading to hypertension.

What impact does nitrogen monoxide have on the environment?

Nitrogen monoxide interacts with water, oxygen and other chemicals in the atmosphere to form acid rain. Damage caused by acid rain has the following effects:

Buildings and Materials

Acidification of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

Respiratory Effects on Humans and Animals