article_snippet: Meanwhile the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is advising the elderly, young and those with heart and lung conditions to avoid strenuous activity, especially outdoors, adding that those with asthma may also experience increased breathing problems.
article_snippet: the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is warning the elderly, children and those with heart and lung problems to avoid strenuous activity, especially outdoors (pictured, fog in Manchester this morning)
article_snippet: A Defra spokesman said: 'Adults and children with heart or lung problems are at greater risk of symptoms.
article_snippet: Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition. '
article_snippet: A Met Office spokesman added: 'Some individuals, such as those with existing heart or lung conditions, may experience increased symptoms. '
article_snippet: Met Office is working very closely with Defra and Public Health England (PHE) to ensure Defra and Public Health England (PHE) have the most up-to-date and accurate air quality forecasts in order to provide relevant advice to the public.'