Respiratory problems on the rise in Phayao as field burning continues

[snoop1130]

Respiratory problems on the rise in Phayao as field burning continues

By The Nation

 

 

Phayao is seeing an increasing number of patients with respiratory problems after PM 2.5 dust particles rose to an “unhealthy” level in the province.

 

The amount of PM 2.5 dust particles in Phayao province today (January 28) was measured at 104 microgrammes per cubic metre, while PM 10 dust particles were put at 124 microgrammes.

 

Phayao Hospital director Jiraporn Patraranuthaporn said the hospital is advising patients to use masks to tackle the toxic dust problem.

 

“The number of respiratory patients is increasing. Wildfire and the burning of weeds in agricultural areas still occur in Phayao, because there is no announcement to ban the burning of crops yet,” she said.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30381184

 

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[DNPBC0]

It's difficult to see how babies and toddlers can wear masks, and yet they are a group which is particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of PM 2.5.

[unamazedloso]

Same here, ive had blood noses and been coughing blood for the past 2 days with a sore chest and its definately the only cause. I work outside and wear masks and such but its not enough. Thai people are quite literally insane. Every hill around is on fire now, sugar cane burning everywhere and lots of rubbish too. Thailand is a joke really. Its so embarassing to live here now.

[ripstanley]

This is the worst I have seen in January in the 8 years I have lived here. There has been no rain for almost 2 months. 

[Yom]

45 minutes ago, ripstanley said:

This is the worst I have seen in January in the 8 years I have lived here. There has been no rain for almost 2 months. 

My advanced answer had disappeared. My fault or supervision?

 

OK.   *  This year it is the worst. - Stop.  *

[sceadugenga]

There's nothing on my desk this morning about anything being deleted or hidden in this thread.

[justin case]

how many people go to the hospital for antibiotics while this  is smog / burning induced ?

[VocalNeal]

Are the house prices going down yet? I'm thinking of moving to Phayao

[30la]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Respiratory problems on the rise in Phayao as field burning continues

It won't be longer, General Prawit is coming!

[phantomfiddler]

In Thailand you cannot change old habits. I bough a potato chipping machine for my staff that would have produced 15 french fries with one stroke of the handle, but would they use it ? Not a chance !

[tomauasia]

These people burning jail 3 months mandatory

[tomauasia]

14 minutes ago, phantomfiddler said:

In Thailand you cannot change old habits. I bough a potato chipping machine for my staff that would have produced 15 french fries with one stroke of the handle, but would they use it ? Not a chance !

Get new staff 

[tomazbodner]

Where's Prawit when you need him!

[Yom]

3 hours ago, sceadugenga said:

There's nothing on my desk this morning about anything being deleted or hidden in this thread.

Thanks, Mr sceadugenga,

then it's me and my computer.

Adding to 'Unhealthy Levels':

Phayao today is completely normal/average in Northern Thailand with an AQI 170.

So normal has become unhealthy.

A dangerous development.

[Redline]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phayao Hospital director Jiraporn Patraranuthaporn said the hospital is advising patients to use masks to tackle the toxic dust problem.

Wearing masks doesn't solve the problem, duh

[sceadugenga]

Pollution masks in spotlight

There is little evidence to suggest masks and air filtration devices work, according to a pollution expert from the University of New South Wales.

It comes as the Federal Government announced $5 million dollars for bushfire-related health research, including smoke exposure and the mental health impacts of fires on affected communities.

Professor Guy Marks has gathered two dozen experts to take part in world-leading research into the effects of smoke pollution.

His team will assess the effectiveness of smoke masks and track the consequences of exposure to smoke on those who are pregnant or have a heart condition.

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-15/morning-briefing-january-15/11866676

[dpcjsr]

In past years the smoke in Phayao has been less than the surrounding areas but this year it has been consistently higher. Friends have had to go to the hospital as a result. 

 

My question is what the heck is happening in Phrao? The air quality numbers there are terrible.

[RubbaJohnny]

On 1/29/2020 at 9:26 AM, phantomfiddler said:

In Thailand you cannot change old habits. I bough a potato chipping machine for my staff that would have produced 15 french fries with one stroke of the handle, but would they use it ? Not a chance !

So have you cashed your chips in, of course upside of the smoke deter tourists bearing viruses