The volcanic ash eruption in Iceland this week has hindered the air travel through that zone since it has posed danger to both the aircraft and human lives on board. When the ash falls to Earth, it may affect the health of people on ground, but not much to worry says the experts. Ash has small parts of fragmented volcanic rock and may cause eye, lung and skin irritation.
Mostly, the effect of ash volcano is very low, almost with no health hazards. People may experience itchy eyes, soar throat, or dry cough in minimal degree. These health effects are short term and disappear easily. But people with asthma and other respiratory problems may be affected by fine particles getting blocked in their lungs, respiratory tracts etc, causing them to get the attack, compress and the lining can produce more secretion and coughing.
