The Ealing 8 monitoring site on Horn Lane, Acton forms part of an investigation of the local PM10 sources at this location.The site is affected by specific local sources of PM10 particulate and it is not representative of other areas within the Borough. How to use the Daily Air Quality Index *Step 1: Determine whether you (or your children) are likely to be at-risk from air pollution. Your doctor may also be able to give you advice.Step 2: If you may be at-risk, and are planning strenuous activity outdoors, check the air pollution forecast.Step 3: Use the health messages corresponding to the highest forecast level of pollution as a guide.Air Pollution Banding Value Accompanying health messages for at-risk groups and the general population At-risk individuals ** General population Low 1-3 Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. Moderate 4-6 Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, who experience symptoms, should consider reducing strenuous physical activity, particularly outdoors.Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. High 7-9 Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, should reduce strenuous physical exertion, particularly outdoors, and particularly if they experience symptoms.People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often. Older people should also reduce physical exertion.Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, cough or sore throat should consider reducing activity, particularly outdoors. Very High 10 Adults and children with lung problems, adults with heart problems, and older people, should avoid strenuous physical activity. People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often. Reduce physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as cough or sore throat.
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