Many areas in Thailand face air pollution problems such as PM 2.5 toxic dust that exceeds the standard, which is more than 50 micrograms per cubic meter.
This toxic dust affects every system within the body. into the respiratory system like the lungs circulatory system and spread throughout the body including the heart and brain as well The smaller the dust particles, It will be more dangerous to our body only. cause inflammation in the body Increase the risk of serious diseases such as respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease, stroke. and aging skin Therefore, we should know how to deal with it properly and act immediately in order not to cause severe damage by toxic dust.
Who should be careful..!!
- people with respiratory disease There will be nasal congestion, nasal congestion, runny nose, and difficulty breathing. coughing or coughing up mucus It makes it easier to relapse and become more severe than the average person.
- Children, especially children under 5 years old, have their respiratory and immune systems not fully functioning like adults. Therefore should be careful because it may affect 2 phases, namely
- acute phase The symptoms will be fever, body heat, burning eyes, red eyes, and nose. Rapid breathing, chest tightness, or among children who are easily infected There may be a more severe infection than usual to the point of coughing and sneezing blood.
- Long-term, it may decrease lung function or may be at risk of developing allergies.
- Elderly people with congenital disease, including heart disease, respiratory disease and in people with brain disease more careful because the elderly will have decreased immunity with age If you inhale a large amount of toxic dust Those toxins will enter the vital organs directly. Congenital disease can cause severe exacerbations and even death.
- Pregnant women are at risk of developing slower fetuses, smaller sizes, and more exposure to dust during the third trimester of pregnancy. May cause premature birth.
Get ready, protect first..!!
- Absolutely avoid outdoor activities.
- If you need to be outdoors N95 mask should be worn
- close the window to prevent pollution or dust from accumulating inside the building and use an air purifier in your office or residential building
- Avoid activities that cause pollution and smoke, for example, do not burn all kinds, do not smoke, do not use black smoke cars, etc.
- Always keep an eye on your own health. If you start experiencing abnormal symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest tightness, etc., seek medical attention immediately. Shouldn’t buy medicine to eat by yourself.
- Take care of our physical health. By eating foods that contain nutrients in antioxidants as follows
- Vitamin C helps strengthen and slow down the deterioration of the body. Found in fresh vegetables and fruits such as oranges, papayas, guava, lemons, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc.
- Vitamin A helps nourish eyes and skin and reduce inflammation, such as animal organs, egg yolks, milk, dairy products. dark leafy greens Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as gourd, morning glory, carrots, pumpkin, yellow sweet potato, ripe papaya, etc.
- Vitamin E helps reduce inflammation in the body, including eggs, whole grains such as nuts, soybean oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado, etc.
- Vitamin D, in addition to helping calcium absorption. It also helps the immune system work better, for example, getting light sunlight in the morning before 08.00 or in the evening at 16.00 for about 10 – 20 minutes, which is when the sun is not very strong. so as not to damage the skin
PM 2.5 toxic dust is very dangerous to the body. We should not be complacent in taking care of and protecting our health before it is too late. in dealing with the air quality crisis in daily life
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