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If you have lung disease. you may not be able to breathe as deeply or as vigorously as normal. and you .., may experience coughing. chest discomfort, wheezing, shortness of breath, and unusual fatigue. If you have any of these symptoms, reduce your exposure to par- tides and follow your docto"'s adVice. Contact your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen. If you have asthma. carefully follow YOW' asthma management plan when partide levels are high. Your doctor can help you develop a plan if you don't have one. If you have heart djse3$9. particle exposure can cause serious problems in a short period of time even heart attacks with nowamlng.signs. So don't assume that you are safe just.becauseyou dont have symptoms. Symptoms such as chest pain or tightness. palpitations, shortness of breath or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these symptoms, follow your doctor's advice. HOW CAN YOU AVOID UNHEALTHY EXPOSURE? Your chances of being affected by particles increase the more strenuous your activity and the longer you are active outdoors. If your actMty invaNes prolonged or heavy exertion, reduce your activity time or substitute another that involves less exertion. Go for a walk instead of a jog. for example. Plan outdoor activities for days when particle levels are lower. And don't exerdse near busy roacls; partide levels generally are higher In these areas. PartIcle levels can be elevated indoors, especially When outdoor partide levels are high. Certain filters and room. air cleaners can help.reduce1ndQOrparticle levels. You also can reduce particle levels indoors by not smoking inside, and by redudng your use of other partide sources such as candles. wood-buming stoves and fireplaces. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact ADEQ's Air Quality MeteorologistS: Christopher Reith (602) 771-2360 (800) 234-5677, Ext: 771-2360 e--man: ckr@azdeq.gov joe Paul (602) 771-2363 (800) 234-S677, Ext 771-2363 . e-mail: jp5@azdeq.gov Fax: (602) 771..2366 Hearing-impaired indMduals call our TOO line: (602) 771-4829 Ariz(ma Department of Environmental Quality 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 www.a:zdeq.gov 7A Page 76 :.--j PARTICULATE MATTER REDUCTION TIPS You Can Help Keep the Air Cleaner! E\teryday tips: )=> Conserve electricity. Consider setting your ther- mostat a little higher in the summer and lower in winter. Participate in local energy conservation programs. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when buying home 01" office equIpment. )=> Keep car, boat and other engines properly tuned. and avoid engines that smoke. )> Car pool, use public transportation, bike or walk. I when possible. %> Combine emIJlds to reduce Geoid startS= of your car I and avoid extended idling. l> Consider using gas logs instead of wood. If you use a wood-burning stove or fireplace insert, make sure it meets EPA design specifications. Bum only dry, seasoned wood. ):> Mulch or compost leaves and yard waste. Tips for days when particle pollution is expected to be high: ' ):> Reduce the number of trips you take In your car. . ):>$Iow.down r:)l'l()t"ayoiddirt: roads. ):> Stabilize loose soils. )> Reduce or ebminate fireplace and wood stove use. ):> Avoid using gas-powered lawn and garden equipment. ):> Avoid .buming leaves, traSh and other materials. Where can I team more? )> ADEQ's Web site. www.adeq.gov, includes the daily Pdr Quality Forecasts and other annoullce-- ments, plus a great deal of info.rmation on air, wa~r, the environment. and community events. )> You can also use theADEQ website to sign up to receive Air Quality Forecasts bye-mail. l> Go Valley Metro's Web site for more ideas on ride reduction: www.valleymetro.org Publlalion Number: FS 06--14