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
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
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2276 (2006, Pavley), CARB adopted an air cleaner regulation to limit the amount of ozone produced from indoor air cleaning devices, with the goal to protect public health. All indoor air cleaners sold in, or shipped to, California must meet certain ozone emission and electrical safety standards.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
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