Doctors identify 5 tips to avoid the danger of dust storms
Medical warning.. 6 health problems caused by dirt and dust
Doctors have warned that dust storms, and dust that carries bacteria, fungi and viruses that threaten health safety, noting that the elderly, children, people who suffer from allergies, especially allergic rhinitis, and people who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and those with weak immune systems from The groups most vulnerable to health damage caused by sandstorms, and they identified 6 health problems caused by dust and dust, including runny nose, cough, wheezing, eye irritation, headache, and sleep disturbances.
Dr. Imad Al-Namnam, a consultant in pulmonology and respiratory diseases at Burjeel Medical City, said: “Dust waves affect the respiratory system and particularly affect patients who suffer from asthma attacks or patients with chronic bronchitis, where dust waves affect the airways directly and cause the membrane to erupt. internal bronchial tubes, thus increasing coughing bouts, increasing runny nose and accompanying phlegm, and resulting in shortness of breath
Al-Namnam added: "We advise individuals, adults and children, who have chronic diseases of the respiratory system and asthma patients, to take treatment before the symptoms "coughing and shortness of breath" occur, so that the patient does not need to go to the emergency," noting that some cases cannot be controlled through The nebulizer route for breathing, especially severe asthma patients, who need to visit the hospital in this case and take the appropriate treatment to reduce the severity of shortness of breath and reduce symptoms.
He continued: We also advise wearing masks inside the house to reduce the amount of dust inhalation while drinking a sufficient amount of water, at least 3 liters per day to maintain the moistening of the inner membrane of the airways and reduce the risk of symptoms that affect patients, and we also recommend using air purifiers indoors to reduce the effect of dust On the respiratory system, in addition to closing windows and not being exposed to dust in such cases
While specialist doctors, Ahmed Essam, Mai Mohamed, and Osama Ashry, warned that the health damage caused by dust storms during their occurrence and after their end is not limited to categories of respiratory patients, but extends its impact to healthy and healthy people as well, as large particles of sand or dust enter Usually in the eyes, nose and throat, causing inflammation and irritation, which explains the reason for coughing, nasal congestion and redness around the eyes.
In addition, small particles of dust and dust that are inhaled enter the respiratory system and settle in the lungs, which leads to breathing problems or chest pain.
Doctors gave advice to confront dust storms and reduce the chances of exposure to them, including staying in closed indoor places, if possible, and closing all windows and doors tightly.
In the event of having to go out, it is advised to adhere to protected areas and avoid open areas while being careful to avoid going out during strong winds and low visibility, and trying to reduce the periods of being outside as much as possible, and covering the nose and mouth with a medical mask or a tissue wet with water when going out, and making sure to Drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated, take allergy medicine for people with allergies, and wear protective glasses to protect the eyes for people with sensitive eyes or those who are prone to eye irritation.
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