9 techniques for living with air containing PM 2.5 dust. “Fog and smoke are so similar that sometimes you can’t tell.” What we see as fog may actually be smoke, as the song says. And it doesn’t just obscure our vision, it also brings health risks to us.
In fact, PM 2.5 dust levels in Thailand have been occurring regularly. Especially in the North, where there is both dust and smoke. However, the weather conditions in Bangkok and its vicinity are caused by many factors, such as forest burning, garbage burning, open burning. The expansion of industrial areas, the increase in the number of cars, and even cooking using charcoal stoves, which increase the amount of dust. In addition, the weather this สมัคร ufabet year is quite stable. So the dust is in a narrow space and does not circulate to other places. Therefore, the dust levels that exceed the standard this year occurred faster and have been with us longer than in previous years.
Therefore, whenever you see smog-like dust particles or there is a warning from the Meteorological Department. You should do the following:
How to behave when encountering PM 2.5 dust
- Reduce/avoid time spent outdoors in areas where air pollution levels are unsafe, especially along major roads where there is a lot of construction.
- If it cannot be avoided, wear a mask that can filter dust smaller than “0.3 microns”, such as N95, P100.
- Avoid or reduce the number of hours of outdoor exercise in areas with unsafe air pollution.
- When inside the building, keep the doors and windows closed and clean the house daily.
- When inside a building, avoid lighting candles and lanterns inside the building to reduce indoor combustion.
- Avoid exercising or working for more than 12 hours outdoors.
- If you really want to exercise, it is recommended to change the type of outdoor exercise to one that uses less energy, such as jogging to walking slowly instead. The groups of people who need to be especially careful include those with chronic diseases such as lung disease, heart disease, as well as the elderly and children.
- Reduce car use and waste burning.
- If you experience any abnormal symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, or loss of consciousness, seek medical attention immediately.