It can harm vegetation, including agricultural crops. Combined with ammonia, it forms secondary particles that fit into the PM 2.5 category. Mixed with moisture in the atmosphere, SO X can create acid rain, which can harm humans, animals and vegetation, as well as erode buildings. Ozone Ozone is an essential and natural part of the upper atmosphere that protects us from the sun s ultraviolet rays. Near the surface of the earth it is unnatural and causes damage.
Ozone irritates the mucus membranes of the respiratory system, eyes and other tissues.
Symptoms include coughing, choking, nausea, chest pain, burning or itching eyes, fatigue, and headaches. Ozone can reduce resistance to colds and pneumonia and aggravate existing respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Prolonged exposure may cause permanent damage to lungs. It can also reduce the yield of agricultural crops and damage forests or other vegetation. Generally, ozone is not emitted directly into the air.