Air pollution: Health effects and tips during the haze

 

 

Unhealthy air quality returns to Bangkok

 

Seasonal dry conditions without much rain in Bangkok have resulted in higher accumulations of particulate matter over the last month, with high pollution levels expected to continue in the near term. Especially since particulate matter (specifically PM10 and PM2.5) is composed of extremely small particles that are more likely to remain airborne without rain. The accumulation of these fine particles thus increases the likelihood of exposure to airborne irritants and allergens. For more detailed information about the threat of particulates check out Air Pollution: What you should know about the particle pollution threat.

 

Combining the constant traffic in Bangkok with seasonal field burning by farmers for the next crop (Smoky Season) and an unhealthy AQI or air quality index becomes an issue for not only sensitive groups, but for everyone.

 

Air pollution effects

Maintaining an active lifestyle with regular exercise can get complicated when air pollution smothers the Bangkok landscape. And people with pre-existing conditions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of air pollution. Individuals with sinusitis, emphysema, allergies, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and other respiratory system issues often will be the first to notice the changes, but anyone can start to feel the effects of air pollution.

 

Serious air pollution symptoms

For years, some studies have linked air pollution to chronic illnesses including asthma, cancer. Even more frightening, recent studies indicate that unhealthy air quality can contribute to changes in the brain linked to dementia and even strokes.

 

Full Story: https://expatlifeinthailand.com/health-and-beauty/air-pollution-health-effects-and-tips-during-the-haze/

 

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Pm is ok at 10 today in CM it’s 25 TIT

101 in Pattaya 74 in Bangkok according to Airvisual (7:45 am). All those smokers on the beach I reckon

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Seasonal dry conditions without much rain in Bangkok have resulted in higher accumulations of particulate matter over the last month

Ohhh...  I thought it was crop burning, poorly regulated factories and an excess of deisel vehicles.  (I know its said in the second section of the article but lets be upfront and lets point the finger at the people that should be stopping this)

The prime minister said he has 100% control of coronavirus and the pollution.  By control, he means allowing the burning and processing of 50% of the sugar cane crop