Air Pollution Harms Healthy Kids' Lung Function

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People can take simple steps to minimize their exposures, however. Field said people who live in a high-pollution area and have respiratory symptoms should minimize their outside exposure on high-ozone or high-pollution days. People with respiratory symptoms who are already mulling a move may want to consider living in a less-trafficked, less-polluted area, away from busy streets.

The study also highlights the need for a move away from gas-dependent vehicles and toward less-polluting "hybrid" models, Field said.

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To learn more about air pollution and its effects on your health, visit the American Lung Association ( www.lungusa.org ).

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