1. What is Air Quality?

Air quality reflects how clean or polluted the air around you is. It is measured by indicators such as:

• PM2.5 & PM10

• CO₂

• NO₂, SO₂, O₃

High levels of these pollutants can be harmful, especially for children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions.

2. How Air Pollution Affects Your Health

Air pollution can lead to:

• Asthma, bronchitis, and lung inflammation

• Fatigue, headaches, sleep disorders

• Cardiovascular risks and stroke

• Eye, nose, and throat irritation

• Long-term risk of cancer

3. Understanding the AQI

4. Daily Protection Tips

Indoors

• Use HEPA air purifiers

• Avoid smoking, incense, or candles

• Clean surfaces frequently

• Ventilate when air quality improves

Outdoors

• Check AQI before leaving home

• Wear PM2.5 masks

• Avoid heavy exercise near traffic

• Prefer public transportation

5. Technologies That Improve Air Quality

• Smart home air purifiers

• Real-time AQI sensors

• Mobile pollution tracking apps

• Home automation systems

6. Conclusion

Understanding air quality empowers you to make safer choices every day. Protect yourself and your loved ones with simple habits and smart technology.