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Ozone Action Day in effect on Wednesday
WANE If breathing becomes difficult, go indoors and contact your sunlight. Weather conditions used in forecasting levels of ground-level ozone include amount of sunshine, temperature, wind direction and humidity. Even at for people with asthma and other … IDEM Monitors Fort Wayne's Air Quality for Ozone Levels |
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Asthma and the Ozone Layer
Mother Jones (blog) A few years ago, as part of the worldwide ban on CFCs to protect the ozone layer, CFC-based asthma inhalers were banned. Asthma sufferers everywhere complained about this, because the replacement HFA-based inhalers didn't work as well. … |
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Ozone alert issued for Sunday
Evansville Courier & Press Concentrations of ozone may reach or exceed level considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children and active adults, and people with respiratory diseases like asthma. The level of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for … |
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Ozone alert issued for Thursday
Evansville Courier & Press Concentrations of ozone may reach or exceed level considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children and active adults, and people with respiratory diseases like asthma. The level of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for … |
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Fayetteville under ozone alert Tuesday
Fayetteville Observer … result in higher levels of ozone, according to a release from the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources. High ozone levels tend to aggravate conditions of those who have respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema. Ozone alert issued for Tuesday |
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Residents urged to be aware of ground level ozone, take preventive measures
Victoria Advocate Breathing air containing ozone can reduce lung function and increase respiratory symptoms, thereby aggravating asthma or other respiratory conditions. Ozone exposure also has been associated with increased susceptibility to respiratory infections, … Ozone Alert Issued for Wednesday Afternoon |
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High ozone levels expected tomorrow
Evansville Courier & Press By Staff Report Area residents with respiratory diseases such as asthma, as well as children and active adults, are being urged to avoid prolonged exertion outside tomorrow to avoid the unhealthy affects of ozone pollution. … |
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Ozone health watch issued for Thursday
East Valley Tribune Ozone is an invisible gas that can aggravate the respiratory system, especially for people who have existing conditions such as asthma. Ozone is created when other gases in the air – such as combustion – are heated. Ozone levels reached their second … |
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County no longer failing on ozone
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Orange days are when ozone levels are high enough to be unhealthy for certain high-risk groups, including children and those with asthma, diabetes and lung or heart disease. During the period reviewed, Allen County had eight orange days. … Lucas County gets 'F' from lung group for smog control Local air quality gets poor grade Strict rules lift air quality |
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Study: Ozone Smog Pollution Expanding
Voice of America The study found that even at low levels, ozone smog increases the risk of asthma attacks and irritation in the respiratory system; together with air … |
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