The dust storm and mud showers that are predicted to come over Syria and Iraq have been talked about for days. These weather changes, which are thought to affect our country throughout June, seriously threaten health. Chest Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Muhammed Emin Akkoyunlu made statements about the dust storm and mud showers coming from Syria and Iraq. prof. Dr. Muhammed Emin Akkoyunlu said, “Inorganic substances emitted into the air during dust storms and mud showers that are expected to affect our country until the end of June, coming from Syria and Iraq, pose a deadly threat to the lungs. Exposure to the air in a dust storm without a mask can cause problems up to respiratory failure.
IT CAN CONTINUE TO EFFECT UNTIL JULY
prof. Dr. Muhammed Emin Akkoyunlu made statements about the dust storm and mud showers coming from Syria and Iraq. Stating that the dust transport, which last week affected the country, especially Ankara, and which meteorology experts predicted to continue until July, is life-threatening. Dr. Muhammed Emin Akkoyunlu, “Sand and dust storms are meteorological events that usually occur in the spring. Increasing plant diversity ensures the transportation of plant seeds, minerals and some organic substances, and the balance on the earth. Even though these global changes are necessary for the order of the world, they have side effects. With the increasing environmental pollution and climate change in the period, these side effects have become a serious problem on health. If effective measures are not taken against sand, dust storms and mud showers, it will cause disease in the lungs. Due to the irritation of organic substances; It can cause inflammation and infection with a burning sensation as much as a burning sensation.
CAN RESULT IN DEATH IF CAUTION IS NOT TAKEN
Stating that the negative effects of inorganic substances and dusts, especially in asthma patients, cause attacks and crises, Prof. Dr. Akkoyunlu said, “If adequate precautions are not taken and treatment is not done on time, these processes can result in death as in African countries. Being outside in weather conditions where dust storms are effective, breathing air poses a great risk for asthma, COPD, bronchitis attack or hypersensitivity patients (dyspnea) in chronic lung patients. This risk is deadly and dangerous enough to reach respiratory failure.
AVOID GOING OUT WHEN THE DUST CLOUD IS HIGH
Stating that those with chronic respiratory diseases should be more careful, Prof. Dr. Akkoyunlu talked about the methods of protection. prof. Dr. Akkoyunlu said, “Avoid going out during periods of heavy dust clouds. Use a surgical mask when you have to go out. If you do not have a mask or cannot provide it, create a barrier to the respiratory tract with a wet towel. In this process, chronic respiratory patients should avoid exercising outside.”