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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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Nurses Urged to Support Chemical Reform Legislation
PR Newswire (press release) "Nurses have the highest rate of occupational asthma in the country. Often asthma is linked to environmental contaminants, such as chemicals used in cleaning and in procedures in hospitals. Also, nurses are on the front lines of the health care system. … |
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Sydneysiders urged to avoid smoke haze
Sydneysiders are being urged to stay indoors as a thick smoke haze sweeps across the city following hazard reduction burns in the Blue Mountains.
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