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Influences of particle size on human health.
| Particulate | Particle Size (≤μm) | Influences on Human Health |
|---|---|---|
| PM100 | 100 | Persist in the air and no evidence of adverse effects on human health |
| PM10 | 10 | Enter the respiratory system, deposit in the respiratory tract and cause respiratory diseases |
| PM2.5 | 2.5 | Get into the alveoli through the respiratory tract and then enter into the blood circulation, causing various diseases. |
| PM0.1 | 0.1 |
