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At present air pollution is a serious problem for human beings. The ambient air pollution creates so many health hazards on human body. Indoor and outdoor pollutants specially suspended particulates matter (SPM) is associated with the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The findings that link acute increases in urban air pollution to the short-term effects on people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are consistent. Beyond the immediate consequences, a pertinent public health and scientific topic is how much long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to deteriorated lung function and the onset of COPD. The few cross-sectional studies found that the more polluted locations had higher rates of self-reported chronic bronchitis and emphysema diagnoses, as well as worse lung function levels. Air pollution is usually concentrated in densely populated metropolitan areas, especially in developing countries where environmental regulations are relatively lax or nonexistent. This paper presents a review of influence of urban air pollution on lung health especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Kolkata.