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In the metropolitan cities of India, many children are suffering from allergy/asthma. What are the main causes of this problem. Give some symptoms of allergic reactions.

In the metropolitan cities of India, many children are suffering from allergy/asthma because:

1. All these cities are highly polluted due to the increased use of vehicles, factories and construction which releases pollutants and allergens like dust, smoke in the air.


2. This increased pollution lowers immunity in children and make them more sensitive towards the allergens.


Symptoms:


The general symptoms include:


1. Breathing Difficulty.


2. Sneezing


3. Runny Nose


4. Burning and watery eyes.


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