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Breathing is something we do without even thinking about it. Every day, we take in thousands of breaths, filling our lungs with air. But have you ever thought about what might be in that air? The truth is, the air around us can sometimes be filled with harmful pollutants. These pollutants can cause serious health problems, making us sick in ways we might not even realise are linked to the air we breathe. Understanding how polluted air can harm us is the first step to protecting our health. Let’s look at five diseases that you can catch just by the type of air you breathe. 1. AsthmaAsthma is a …