Sensitive Groups
- People with heart or lung diseases.
- People with asthma.
- People with diabetes.
- Older adults (65 years & older).
- Children (less than 18 years old).
PM2.5 Particles
Source:
Smoke from fires, smoke from wood heaters, car and truck exhausts, combustion emissions.
Health:
People who are sensitive to air pollution might experience symptoms when PM2.5 levels are high. This includes people with heart or lung conditions. Symptoms can include: wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing.
PM10 Particles
Source:
Dust from unsealed roads, smoke from fires, sea salt, car and truck exhaust, industry.
Health:
PM10 particles are small enough to get into your throat and lungs. High levels of PM10 can make you cough, your nose run and eyes sting. .
Ozone
Source:
Smoke and exhaust fumes. High levels most likely to happen in enclosed spaces inside.
Health:
High levels of carbon monoxide can cause ‘flu-like’ symptoms, including: headaches, tiredness, dizziness, nausea.
Carbon Monoxide
Source:
Forms when materials don’t burn completely. Including, burning fossil fuels like natural gas, petrol, coal and oil, wood smoke, car and truck exhausts, faulty gas heaters and ovens.
Health:
You can experience symptoms from breathing in high levels of carbon monoxide. High levels of carbon monoxide can cause ‘flu-like’ symptoms, including: headaches, tiredness, dizziness, nausea.
Sulphur Dioxide
Source:
Coal-fired power stations, diesel vehicles, oil refineries, shipping.
Health:
Breathing it in can irritate your nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. People with lung conditions like asthma are most affected by high levels.
Nitrogen Dioxide
Source:
Car and truck exhausts, coal-fired power stations, industry.
Health:
Breathing it in can irritate your throat and lungs.You’re more likely to have symptoms if you are sensitive to air pollution or have a lung condition like asthma.
What is AQI?
Air Quality Index
*USG Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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Airborne fine particulate matter usually found in smoke.
PM2.5
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Slightly larger particulate matter usually found in smoke & dust.
PM10
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Harmful gas formed when pollutants react with sunlight.
Ozone
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Toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
Carbon Monoxide
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Pungent gas released from burning fossil fuels, e.g. coal and oil.
Sulphur Dioxide
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Harmful gas emitted from vehicles, power plants, and combustion.
Nitrogen Dioxide
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