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Fact Sheets

Ozone

Ground-level pollutants react with heat to form ozone, which accounts for the high levels of smog in Phoenix and other Arizona cities. Ozone exposure may lead to:

• premature death
• shortness of breath
• chest pain when inhaling deeply
• wheezing and coughing

For more information on Ozone, click here.

Particle Pollution

Particle pollution refers to a combination of fine solids and aerosols that are suspended in the air. Particles range in size from the tiny to the microscopic. The body’s natural defenses help to cough or sneeze larger particles out of our bodies.

For more information on Particle Pollution, click here.

“Cleaner, healthier air saves lives, and we’ve still got a lot of work to do to properly protect the people in our community.” Bill Pfeifer, President and CEO, American Lung Association of the Southwest