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Meath Ozone (O3) Level

Ireland

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Meath

Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
168
Unhealthy
208
Severe
748
Hazardous
1250+

Uncovering the Sources of Ozone (O3): Where Does It Come From?

Refineries

Refineries

Industrial processes emit substances.
Power plants

Power plants

Emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Paints evaporations

Paints evaporations

Vocs from paints react with sunlight.
Transportation

Transportation

Diesel operated vehicles reacts and form ozone.

Short-Term O3 Exposure Impacts

Chest pain

Chest pain

Discomfort or pain in the chest due to respiratory stress.
Breathing shortness

Breathing shortness

Difficulty in breathing or feeling of breathlessness.
Respiratory irritation

Respiratory irritation

Inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract.
Wheezing and coughing

Wheezing and coughing

Whistling sound and persistent cough.
Trigger asthma attacks

Trigger asthma attacks

Aggravation of asthma symptoms.