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You will now receive email updates from the American Lung Association. Select your location to view local American Lung Association events and news near you. Our service is free and we are here to help you. Ozone Ozone also called smog is one of the most dangerous and widespread pollutants in the U. Section Menu. Breathing in ozone is like getting a sunburn on your lungs. What Is Ozone?
Where Does Ozone Come From? Who Is at Risk from Breathing Ozone? Four groups of people are especially vulnerable to the effects of breathing ozone: children and teens; 3 anyone 65 and older; 4 people with existing lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also known as COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis 5 ; and people who work or exercise outdoors.
Immediate problems—in addition to increased risk of premature death—include: shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing; asthma attacks; increased risk of respiratory infections; increased susceptibility to pulmonary inflammation; and increased need for people with lung diseases, like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD , to receive medical treatment and to go to the hospital.
Examining the records from a long-term national database, researchers found a higher risk of death from respiratory diseases associated with increases in ozone. Younger children and children from low-income families were more likely than other children to need hospital admissions even during the same time periods. The level of both the current primary and secondary eight-hour standards for ozone is 0.
The state of Minnesota is currently in compliance with the national standards for ozone. Ozone is a pollutant of particular concern to Minnesota because levels in the state are relatively close to the national standards. Skip to main content. Air How's the air? Setting and Reviewing the Standards What are ozone standards? How are they developed and reviewed? What scientific and technical information supports reviews?
Implementing the Standards How is an area designated attainment meeting or nonattainment not meeting the ozone standard? How are the ozone standards implemented? Studies have also shown an increase in respiratory mortality associated with short-term ozone exposure. Ozone does not only affect the lungs.
There is strong evidence that shows there is likely a causal relationship between short-term ozone exposure and cardiovascular effects and cardiovascular mortality. According to the American Lung Association there are five groups of people who are at a higher risk when they breathe ozone:. The risk for children and teens is primarily due to their developing respiratory tissue, but they are also at an increased risk for asthma and spend more time outdoors during ozone season.
Ozone concentration peaks in the heat of the afternoon, in the hours of pm. Freeways in urban areas, particularly during afternoon rush hours, will have the highest smog and particle pollution levels. While daily exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, on high ozone days, it can be better to stay inside during these times and avoid the unhealthy levels. Air pollution is a discriminating problem. African American children have asthma at a rate of nearly two times that of white children.
TCEQ declares these when weather and pollution conditions that can produce high levels of smog are predicted. People and businesses are asked to take action on these days by reducing auto emissions, conserving energy, and limiting the use of aerosols.
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