Respiratory problems — particularly among children and elderly — have increased among Brazilians as fires in Amazon have caused lingering smoke in residential areas near  forest cover. Diseases like pneumonia, coughing, and secretions are spreing rapidly with natives.

Children affected most  

Elane Diaz, a nurse in Rondonia state capital of Porto Velho, said that kids are affected most and are coughing a lot. Expressing her concern over children's health, she ded that kids have breathing problems. Her own 5-year-old son was at city's hospital. Similarly, number of people treated for respiratory issues increased sharply in recent days at local Cosme-e-Damia Children's hospital.

Daniel Pires, a pediatrician, and hospital's junct-director told Folha de S. Paulo newspaper that period is very tough as dry wear and smoke is causing many problems in children such as pneumonia, coughing, and secretion. Quoting number of affected children, doctor said that median (number) of cases was about 120 to 130 from August 1 to 10 but it went up to 280 cases from August 11 to 20.

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Amazon rainforest a critical defense against Climate Change

world's largest rainforest is considered a critical defense against rising temperatures and or disruptions caused by climate change and it is a major absorber of Carbon Dioxide. Amazonian state of Rondonia h earlier warned that burning of land can produce smoke that can greatly influence atmospheric pollution, putting lives of many at risk. Residents can suffer from rhinitis, sinus and respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis, while chronic exposure can also le to pulmonary illnesses, including lung emphysema when exposed to smoke, experts h said. 

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International aid for diminution of fire

Fears grew over health impact as number of fires in Brazil surged, with more than 77,000 documented by country's National Research Institute in last year. rise in breathing-related ailments has also brought attention to issue. Growing acrimony between Brazil and European countries w seeking to help fight Amazon fires and protect a region seen as vital to health of planet has done so as well, with G-7 nations pledging to help fight flames and protect rainforest by offering $20 million, in dition to a separate $12 million from Britain and $11 million from Cana.

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Brazilian President questions aid's motive

On or hand, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has questioned wher offers of international aid mask a plot to exploit Amazon's resources and weaken Brazilian growth. President said that his French counterpart President Emmanuel Macron h called him a liar and would have to apologize before Brazil considers accepting rainforest aid. But for w, more immediate consequences of raging flames were becoming clear.

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(With AP inputs)