Arabiaweather.com - Sandstorms and the associated dust waves play a major role in stimulating the respiratory system in humans, especially among people who suffer from chronic lung infections, in addition to asthma and allergy sufferers, where the large amount of dust carried by the wind and inhaled by the human to irritate the membranes Mucosa of the respiratory tract.
Hence, the patient's suffering begins with shortness of breath and coughing attacks that doctors refer to irritation of the mucous membrane lining the airways sharply due to inhalation of dust during sandstorms, which leads to shortness of breath and sinus congestion.
To avoid the negative effects of sandstorms, we recommend that respiratory patients use the following methods of dust protection :
- Follow-up permanently to the weather forecast to view the latest warnings regarding dust waves and their proximity to the area.
Wear protective masks to reduce the percentage of dust particles that are inhaled through the respiratory system.
Double the therapeutic doses (sprays) containing cortisone to relieve bronchial constriction, after consulting a doctor.
Avoid exposure to stimuli and irritants, such as cigarette smoke and incense.
Be sure to visit your doctor regularly to take advice to help control hypersensitivity
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