On December 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Prof. Dr. Prasit Wattanapa Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University and Assoc. Prof. Nitiphat Jearakun Head of Department of Respiratory System and Tuberculosis Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Provide details and resolve concerns about the latest situation of PM2.5 hazardous dust, the air quality alarm system of Thailand. And the conduct of the people
Assoc. Prof. Nitiphat Chearakul, Head of the Department of Respiratory System and Tuberculosis Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Provides details of how to deal with the PM2.5 disaster that PM2.5 is an air pollution caused by human action. Whether the exhaust from the vehicle Household and open burning Smoke and industrial gases Construction dust And substances produced from agricultural processes The amount of dust will increase in the late to the beginning of the year when it is cool and still. The composition of PM2.5 in each area will vary depending on the source.
Toxic substances that are important elements are Black Carbon, Polycyclic, Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals When it enters the body it causes severe inflammation. And biological changes in tissues from the nose down to the lungs. This results in short-term nasal irritation, mucus, sore throat and cough, followed by more easily infectious pneumonia, including COVID-19. People with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema will have a relapse. In the long term, it will cause worsening of pulmonary function and cause emphysema without smoking. And has an increased chance of lung cancer
Because PM2.5 is able to escape through the bloodstream from the lungs, damaging organs throughout the body. Thus causing high blood pressure disease Coronary heart disease Cerebrovascular disease And chronic kidney disease that follows As well as many other important diseases such as diabetes, wrinkled skin, dry eyes, visual acuity deterioration And erectile dysfunction, etc.
Thailand is now more aware of PM 2.5 in all sectors. It is necessary to integrate both the government and the public to find measures to control the origin. Reduce wastage by monitoring the air quality with prompt alerts. Including adjusting the warning fee to be suitable for the vulnerable groups, namely children, pregnant people, the elderly and people with chronic lung / heart / brain / kidney disease, campaigning for people to change outdoor behavior and use dust masks properly.
Relevant agencies must provide adequate masks of all kinds for the public to use. Manufacture and supply of protective equipment in residential premises Especially efficient and affordable air purifiers and filters. This includes providing public shelters in critical weather for people who are not prepared and need to work outdoors, such as road cleaners or drivers of public vehicles, etc.
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