Health Tips In Haze Conditions:
1. Prevent
haze indoor
At home, all the
windows and doors must be close tightly. Use wet cloth to close the gaps if Air Pollutant Index (API) is high and at unhealthy level. Air purifier is also helpful to filter the air
if necessary.
2. Drink
more water
Our lungs and skin absorb a lots of haze dust and the
kidneys have extra works to eliminate these toxins out of our body. So it’s
important to drink at least 2 liter of water a day to stay hydrated.
3. Lessen
alcohol & coffee
Alcohol and coffee dehydrate our body system.
4. Eat
healthy with balance diet
Balance diet is important for health. It’s important to
boost your immune system at this kind of hazardous time. Eat more food with
vitamin C, E, and Omega-3 e.g fruit and green vegetables, fish etc. Consume
less dairy products, sugar, red meat, fried food etc.
5. Take
bath, wash hands & face frequently
To clean away the dust and toxins from the skin. Hygiene is
important to prevent spread of infectious disease through contact.
6. Avoid
outdoor activities
Outdoor activities like exercise should be avoid when haze
condition.
7. Essential
outdoor items - face mask, eye drops,
nasal decongestant, bottle of water
Remain indoor if possible. Wear 3-ply surgical or N95 mask
if haze condition worsen especially when you go outdoors. Other items mentioned
above are necessary when you have dry itchy eyes, itchy runny nose and sore
scratchy throat.
8. See
doctor when health problem worsen
Runny nose is normal during the haze condition because your
body produce more mucus to capture and eliminate those dust and toxins present.
Those who have respiratory, skin and allergy problems (e.g.
asthma, eczema, rhinitis) especially children and elderly should remain indoor
and always have medication like antihistamines and decongestants. However, if
their health problems worsen, see doctor immediately.
9. Constant
monitoring of Air Pollutant Index (API) Readings
Keep yourself always alert on the haze conditions in your
area. You can check at Malaysia Department of
Environment’s website for the latest news update.
API
|
Status
|
0-50
|
Good
|
51-100
|
Moderate
|
101-200
|
Unhealthy
|
201-300
|
Very Unhealthy
|
>301
|
Hazardous
|
