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\nBreathing in ground-level ozone can be harmful to your health.
\nIf you have asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema, ozone can make your symptoms worse. Carefully follow your asthma management plan on days when ozone levels are high.
\nOzone has also been linked to:
\nOzone can affect anyone, but it bothers some people more than others. People most likely to experience health effects caused by ozone include:
\nThe good news is there\u2019s a lot you can do to protect yourself and your family from the health effects caused by ground-level ozone. Start by learning about the Air Quality Index.
\nThe Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you when air pollution is likely to reach levels that could be harmful. You can use the AQI as a tool to help you avoid particle pollution. Local TV stations, radio programs, and newspapers report the AQI. Try checking it when you\u2019re planning your daily activities.
\nWhen ground-level ozone levels are high, take steps to limit the amount of air you breathe in while you\u2019re outside. For example:
\nFor more tools to help you learn about air quality, visit Tracking Air Quality.
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