If cold air weren't enough, modern society has found a way to make sure our lungs suffer in warm weather as well. Many people cough, have shortness of breath, and wheeze in the summer months because of the harmful effects of ozone, a form of oxygen that is the main component of smog. In people who have allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis, having ozone and allergy is a double whammy.
Your best bet on high-ozone days is to stay indoors and filter air coming into your house through an air conditioner. Also, stay on top of pollution alerts put out by public health authorities.
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