Causes behind the problem
Ground-level ozone is man-made. Many electronic particle air cleaners and ionizers (not Healthy Climate products) produce ozone. Concentrations depend on how powerful the device is, whether it's placed in a small space and how many interior doors are closed.
Health effects
Long-term repeated exposure to high levels of ozone can reduce lung function or aggravate existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma or bronchitis.* Even exposure to relatively low amounts of ozone may cause chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing and throat irritation.
How to put Ozone in his place
Things you can do
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How Lennox can help
Healthy Climate® products, essential components of your home's comfort system, are designed to dramatically improve indoor air quality. And, unlike many competitors' systems**, they won't release harmful Ozone into your home in the process.
*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Smog – Who Does It Hurt? What You Need to Know About"
*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners: An Assessment of Effectiveness and Health Consequences," August 2006
The problem with Ozone is that he's two-faced. When he's hanging out in the stratosphere, he's nice and considerate, helping to block potentially harmful ultraviolet light from reaching the ground. When he comes down to earth, he can make the air dirty and hard to breathe.
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