A Major Wildfire That Has Continued for Four Days, Fine Dust Advisories and Warnings Issued: What Is the Impact on Our Health? Focusing on Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases.

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Wildfire smoke and worsening fine dust: is your health safe?

This is a family medicine specialist explaining the health damage caused by wildfires and fine dust.

What if, one day, the view outside suddenly turns hazy and breathing feels tight?

Recently, because of ongoing wildfires, fine dust concentrations have been rising sharply.

In particular, fine dust advisories (PM10) and fine dust warnings are becoming more frequent.

Is this really okay as it is?

Let’s look together at the steps needed right now to protect our health.

Worsening fine dust caused by wildfires

How is your health?

Recently, due to wildfires in various parts of the country, the concentration of fine dust in the air has risen sharply.

In particular, a fine dust advisory (PM10) is issued when the hourly average fine dust concentration reaches 150 μg/㎥ or higher,

and a warning is issued when it reaches 300 μg/㎥ or higher.

What problems can arise when fine dust levels rise because of wildfires?

• Fine dust caused by wildfires contains various harmful substances and can increase the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular disease.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that fine dust can cause cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

• When a fine dust warning is issued, it can be especially harmful to older adults, children, and pregnant women.

According to a recent study, in areas where wildfires occur, fine dust concentrations can rise by up to more than 10 times.

(Source: National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan)

4 ways a family medicine specialist recommends protecting your health from fine dust

1. Manage indoor air quality

• When going outside, be sure to wear a KF94 mask.

• Indoors, use an air purifier to filter out fine dust.

• Close the windows to minimize outside air entering the house.

2. Practice hygiene after going outside

• After coming home, be sure to wash your hands and face to remove fine dust.

• Shake your clothes well, then wash them or air them out.

3. Maintain healthy lifestyle habits

• Drink plenty of water to protect your airways.

• Eat foods rich in antioxidants to boost your immune system.

4. Check the fine dust forecast

• Check the status of fine dust advisories and warnings through the Ministry of Environment and Korea Meteorological Administration websites.

• When fine dust is severe, it is best to avoid going outside as much as possible.

In particular, people with respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or with cardiovascular disease, are advised to avoid going outside on days when a fine dust warning is issued. If you must go out, wear a KF94 mask even if it feels uncomfortable.

If you have respiratory problems caused by fine dust and wildfires, or symptoms that appear as a result, please visit a hospital for an accurate diagnosis and consultation. This has been Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic.

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