Health Effects of Ozone

Ozone exposure may lead to:

Ozone is a major component of smog
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Chest pain when inhaling deeply.
  • Wheezing and coughing.

    Long-term, repeated exposure to high levels of ozone may lead to large reductions in lung function, inflammation of the lung lining, and increased respiratory discomfort. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 5 to 20 percent of the total U.S. population is especially susceptible to the harmful effects of ozone air pollution.

 

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