Air pollution

Air pollution can affect everyone’s health. It’s even more of a worry for people living with a lung condition, older people and children as their lungs are more vulnerable.

This information is about outdoor air pollution, we also have information about indoor air pollution.

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What is air pollution?

There are many pollutants in the air. Some are more harmful than others.

Last medically reviewed: April 2020. Due for review: April 2023

This information uses the best available medical evidence and was produced with the support of people living with lung conditions. Find out how we produce our information. If you’d like to see our references get in touch.