Although air pollution can negatively affect your health, there are simple and practical steps you can take to protect yourself – by reducing exposure, managing symptoms, minimising your contribution to pollution, and staying informed.

Many of these actions are easy to implement and can make a difference in reducing your exposure to harmful pollutants.

From improving ventilation in your home to making informed choices when you’re out and about—such as avoiding busy roads or limiting strenuous activity during high pollution periods—there are straightforward ways to minimise the effects of air pollution.

In this section, we’ll guide you through simple changes you can make to help protect your health and reduce the impact of air pollution on your life.