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Ozone, an important component of smog, is a highly reactive and unstable gas capable of damaging living cells, such as those in human lungs. This pollutant forms in the atmosphere through complex reactions between chemicals directly emitted from vehicles, industrial plants, consumer products and many other sources. Ozone is a powerful oxidant – its actions can be compared to household bleach, which can kill living cells (such as germs or human skin cells) upon contact. It forms in greater q...| ww2.arb.ca.gov
What Kinds of Harmful Health Effects Can Ozone Cause? Ozone can damage the tissues of the respiratory tract, causing inflammation and irritation, and result in symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness and worsening of asthma symptoms. Specifically, inhalation of ozone causes inflammation and irritation of the tissues lining human airways, causing and worsening a variety of symptoms. Exposure to ozone can reduce the volume of air that the lungs breathe in and cause shortness of breath.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
About California's Air Cleaner Regulation (AB 2276) California's Regulation for Limiting Ozone Emissions from Air Cleaning Devices Air Cleaner Information for Manufacturers Applicability 1.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
More Information: California's Air Cleaner Regulation (AB 2276) California Code of Regulations Title 17. Public Health Division 3. Air Resources Chapter 1. Air Resources Board Subchapter 8.7. Indoor Air Cleaning Devices Article 1. Indoor Air Cleaning Devices| ww2.arb.ca.gov
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How To Improve Indoor Air Quality Prior to purchasing an air cleaner, consumers are encouraged to ventilate areas when ambient outdoor air quality is good, and to eliminate or reduce airborne contaminants with help from this fact sheet: Reducing Your Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
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