How to Limit The Health Risks Posed by Polluted Air

SUNDAY, April 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution just isn’t what it used to be.

While levels of lead and sulfur dioxide have dropped due to environmental regulations, other threats to air quality persist. 

Particle pollution, ozone and wildfire smoke all taint the air you breathe and put your health at risk.

"Nearly everyone on the planet is exposed to unhealthy air at least some of the time," said Dr. Stavros Garantziotis, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health. 

"The same air pollution exposure doesn’t affect everyone the same way," he added in the April issue of NIH News in Health.

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What Are Seasonal Allergies?

More than 67 million americans suffer from allergy symptoms, including hay fever. But, what is an allergy? What is an allergic reaction? What are common allergy symptoms? What allergy treatments are available?

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What is Pollen?

Pollen is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Pollen is an airborne allergen, which is picked up and carried by the wind. Various trees, grasses and weeds create pollen, which can cause hay fever, irritate your eyes and skin.

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