The Medical Services and Public Health Services of the Ministry of Health, recall the basic measures to prevent adverse effects when there is an increased concentration of dust in the ambient air, according to the special forecast bulletins of the Meteorological Service:
GENERAL MEASURES FOR POLLUTION
Employers and employees should follow the instructions of the Department of Labour Inspection as follows:
- Avoid activities and physical exercise in open areas.
- Staying in open areas should be kept to a minimum.
- Use a protective mask for the mouth and nose, with a dust-retaining filter or, alternatively, a wet wipe.
- It should be noted that, in addition to the many other serious health effects of smoking, it also exacerbates the adverse effects of dust. Avoidance of smoking is recommended.
- When there are symptoms such as cough (dry or productive with expectoration - phlegm), dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), irritation and/or runny nose (increased fluids) - irritation and/or increased eye tears, it is recommended to contact or visit the attending physician or the Accident and Emergency Department (AED)
- People with Respiratory Problems and Heart Disease
- Kidney Patients
- People with Immunodeficiencies
- Children and People over 65 Years
High risk groups are more likely to experience symptoms due to increased dust in the air. In these groups, symptoms may develop more frequently and more severely. There is also a possibility of worsening of symptoms due to their condition.
[B]RECOMMENDATIONS FOR [/B][B]E[/B][B]SICK PEOPLE [/B] 1. Contact and visit the treating physician or the Accident and Emergency Department (AED) when:
I. Symptoms such as coughing (dry or productive with expectoration - phlegm), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), irritation and/or discharge (increased fluids) in the nose - irritation and/or increased tears from the eyes;
II. Need clarification of any doubts and adjustments to their medication.
2. Avoid unnecessary travel and limit their stay in areas where there is an increased concentration of dust in the air. Particular care is needed when there is further exposure to high temperature and humidity.
3. Use a protective mask in cases where a short stay outdoors is required.
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5. Remain in well-ventilated and air-conditioned areas.
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