How dust waves affect asthma patients? And how to prevent its damage

Written By رنا السيلاوي on 2023/05/01

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>Weather of Arabia</strong> - Asthma is considered a chronic disease, and it affects humans as a result of inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs or bronchi, which reduces or prevents the flow of air to these bronchial tubes, causing repeated bouts of shortness of breath that are accompanied by wheezing in the chest area and some other dependent symptoms. on the severity of the injury.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> There is no cure for asthma, but it is possible to control its symptoms by following various methods, the most important of which is avoiding allergens and irritations, including dust.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Effect of dust on asthmatic patients, and ways to prevent damage</strong></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Although our bodies have certain defense mechanisms to deal with the dust that can be around us, sometimes the dust grains are small in size or the dust is so dense that it exceeds the ability of our bodies to deal with it, which causes some damage to the body and some health problems, especially for some Categories such as those suffering from asthma, chest diseases and allergies.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Stress from an extreme weather event can also cause feelings of anxiety, which can also lead to asthma symptoms.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Also read: <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%8A%D8%B1-... effect of dust on human health..and important health instructions for dealing with dust waves</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> When weather fluctuations accompanied by sand and dust storms occur, asthma patients may suffer in particular severe attacks that may lead to serious complications, and these risks can be avoided by following a set of preventive tips during dust and sand storms, which include:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is advised not to leave the house in such an atmosphere except for necessity, to strictly follow the doctor&#39;s instructions, and to use medications to avoid asthma attacks according to the doctor&#39;s instructions.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> ​In case of necessity, a mask or a face mask must be worn before leaving.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Continuous follow-up of the weather and forecasts issued by reliable or official authorities.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Close doors and windows tightly to prevent dust particles from entering the house, and wet cloths can be placed at the edges of windows and doors to prevent dust from entering the interior.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> If dust enters, water mist can be sprayed into the air to settle the dust on the surfaces.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Make sure you have an asthma inhaler and its expiration date, and don&#39;t forget to carry it with you when you need to go out.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Use the preventive spray according to the treatment plan prescribed by your doctor, and you can communicate with him during this period to amend your treatment plan if necessary.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In emergency cases, you should go to the nearest health center or emergency department.</li></ul>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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