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How to deal with it When the "PM 2.5 Dust Threat" Returns

11 How to Deal and Protect Yourself During the Face of PM 2.5 Dust

 

In the past few days, Thailand has begun to face the threat of PM 2.5 dust again, which is considered a health threat that is difficult to avoid because this fine dust particle can enter the respiratory system. It can enter the coronary arteries and brain, as well as affect the skin and eyes. Increases the risk of many chronic diseases.

 

Today, BDMS Wellness Clinic has 11 How to Deal and Protect Yourself During the Face of PM 2.5 Dust Let's leave it to you.

  1. Avoid or reduce the duration of outdoor activities.Or use personal protective equipment such as N95 masks if it is necessary to go to areas with a lot of dust.
  2. Opt for an electric vehicle
  3. Avoid household activities that encourage an increase in the amount of dust. For example, smoking. Candle incense burning Reduce the cooking of grilled and grilled dishes by choosing boiling and steaming instead.
  4. Organize your residence For example, installing an air filter, cleaning regularly and always trying to have good ventilation.
  5. Regularly observe your symptoms. Especially the elderly. Patients with respiratory diseases If you have any symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, etc. Red eyes, chest tightness, headache, nausea, fatigue, etc., should be consulted immediately.
  6. Refrain from smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages.
  7. Drink 8 - 10 glasses of clean water a day.
  8. Get enough sleep 8 - 9 hours a day.
  9. Reduce stress Brighten your mood
  10. Exercise regularly. (If PM2.5 is high, it can be adjusted to indoor exercise, such as belt running, stationary cycling, indoor swimming, etc.) for at least 150 minutes per week, or at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
  11. Supports the immune system and fights free radicals. It is the body's protective barrier by measuring vitamin and mineral levels to help assess the balance or deficiency of vitamins and minerals to meet the needs of each individual body. 

PM 2.5 toxic dust is very dangerous to the body and does not appear to be easily eliminated, so we should be prepared for the air quality crisis in our daily lives and pay attention to taking care of and protecting our health before it is too late.

 

Best wishes from BDMS Wellness Clinic

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