Effects : Effects of Sandstorms are notorious for their harmful effects, especially towards the environment, health, economy and the live hood of people. Other immediate effects of sandstroms towards the health of people include the worsening of lung functions in people who have asthma. Due of inhalation of large amounts of dust, dust pneumonia could be developed. Disesases such as silicosis could also develop from prolonged exposure to sand. If left untreated, it will eventually lead to asphyxiation and lung cancer. The eyes could also be affected by the particles.Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eyes, could developwhich could lead to blindness. It has also been reported that exposure to sandstormscould have adverse effects on the circulatory system.
