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Nowadays, many cities are suffering from smog, the short form of smoke and fog. It is especially harmful to children, seniors, pregnant women, smokers and people lung or heart problems.
An important component (成分) of smog is ground-level ozone (地面臭氧). Actually, ozone that is formed naturally in the atmosphere (protect) life from the sun’s damaging rays. At ground level, however, ozone hurts people’s eyes, nose, and throat, which can make more difficult for the body to fight against an (infect). When the amount of ground-level ozone increases, so does number of emergency-room visits.
The other component is fine particulate matter (细颗粒物). The (small) the particle (particulate matter 2.5, PM2.5), the more dangerous it can be. When people take in ozone and particulates from the air, both the blood flow the oxygen supply to the heart will be reduced.
With such unhealthy air quality, some simple ways are recommended for you (reduce) higher risk of health problems. On smoggy days, spend less time outdoors. If you have to get outside, close all your windows you go out. Besides, roll up the windows of car if you are driving.