To prevent the wave of dust... Doctors advise asthma patients to "work remotely"

Doctors specializing in chest diseases have warned asthma patients not to suffer health setbacks, due to the dust wave that the country has witnessed during the past days, and the start of a rise in humidity in the air, calling for activating remote work for this category, until the atmosphere improves completely.

Doctors confirmed that their clinics witnessed an increase in the number of their visitors in recent days, with a rate ranging between 20% and 30%.

Consultant Chest Diseases at the Emirates Medical Association, Dr. Sherina Al Dhaheri, confirmed that the dust storm that the country has been witnessing for days has led to an increase in the number of visitors to chest diseases clinics, due to the exposure of the respiratory system to irritants that expose them to health problems.

And she called for activating the remote work system for asthma patients or those who suffer from chest problems, during the period of dust in the air, to reduce their exposure to any sudden health setbacks.

She advised reducing exposure to irritants as much as possible, not going out except for necessity, continuing to take medications, and seeing a doctor if allergy symptoms increased, and demanded that the patient discuss with his specialist doctor to develop a treatment plan for asthma, if symptoms increase, to know the mechanism of action at this time.

And Dr. Bassam Mahboub, a consultant in chest diseases at the Emirates Medical Association, said that asthma patients, or those who suffer from chest problems, should follow special procedures during periods of dust and humidity, including avoiding exercise, taking medications on time, and closing the windows of the house. tightly, and wearing glasses and masks when leaving the house, stressing that his clinic witnessed a noticeable increase in the number of visitors during the recent period, up to 30% of the normal number.

Chest Diseases Consultant, Associate Professor at UAE University, Dr. Muhammad Al-Hawqani, stressed the need to adhere to medications, whether taken by asthma patients on a regular basis, or preventive medications that are taken when needed, such as nebulizers.

He said that the dusty atmosphere exposes asthma patients to attacks of allergies and shortness of breath, which makes them need to see a doctor urgently, advising them to follow the weather forecast daily before deciding to leave the house, and to ensure that the ventilation filters in the air conditioners are working.

He pointed out that the health problems that asthma patients are exposed to due to dust include difficulty breathing and severe coughing, adding that he received a larger number of people affected by the weather during the last period than usual.

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