Ozone - Health effects

1. Cause shortness of breath and pain when taking a deep breath.

2. Cause coughing and sore or scratchy throat.

3. Inflame and damage the airways.

4. Aggravate lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.

5. Increase the frequency of asthma attacks.

6. Make the lungs more susceptible to infection.

7. Continue to damage the lungs even when the symptoms have disappeared.

8. There are actions every one of us can take to keep the air cleaner, and protect your health. The following guides will help you determine ways to protect your family's health when ozone levels reach the unhealthy range, and ways you can help reduce air pollution.