Air pollution

Find out how air pollution affects your lung condition, the risk from different types of pollutants, when and where air quality is likely to be worse, and what you can do to limit the effects

Air pollution effects on your lungs, including lung cancer

Find out how different types of air pollutants affect your lungs, including breathing problems and lung cancer.

Lowering your risk from air pollution

Find out what you can do to limit the effects of air pollution and lower your risk
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