Meanwhile, China is preparing to introduce a new set of emissions testing standards, with tougher limits on exhaust gases such as nitrogen oxides, which cause respiratory diseases.

与此同时，中国正准备推出一套新的排放测试标准，更严格地限制氮氧化物等尾气的排放——氮氧化物等尾气会引发呼吸系统的疾病。

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The Hendra and Nipah viruses cause severe illness in humans, characterized by inflammation of the brain or respiratory diseases.

亨德拉病毒和尼帕病毒引起人类罹患严重的脑炎或呼吸道疾病。

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Hendra virus can cause fatal respiratory and neurological diseases.

亨德拉病毒可能导致致命的呼吸道和神经系统疾病。

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The agency said four employees and 14 agency staff working under the control of MJC were exposed to asbestos dust and fibres that can cause respiratory problems and even incurable lung diseases.

BBC: Sentinel House

Secondhand smoke exposure causes eye irritation, asthma and other acute respiratory diseases and is thought to be a cause of infant crib death.

CNN: Is secondhand smoke really that risky?