Chiang Mai Doctor Warns of Serious Smoke-Related Lung Damage

A doctor in Chiang Mai says severe PM2.5 pollution and toxic smoke have already been linked to alarming lung cases in northern Thailand. One of the patients was a 19-year-old foreign tourist with no history of smoking or underlying illness who required high-flow oxygen after developing acute lung inflammation. The doctor said the tourist later recovered, but further testing pointed to acute eosinophilic pneumonia likely caused by inhaling a large amount of smoke over a short period. Haze continued to blanket Chiang Mai, with visibility reduced and pollution levels remaining at worrying levels. Residents were advised to stay indoors where possible, avoid outdoor activity, and wear masks as officials continued trying to curb the pollution.

Thank God for those clean air rooms.........problem solved.