A respiratory disease specialist says she has seen a 'drastic increase in patients since February'. Thailand
Medical staff attend to a patient with acute respiratory issues at the Central Chest Institute of Thailand in Bangkok on April 21, 2023. - AFP
Bangkok and the northern city of Chiang Mai were among the top 10 most polluted cities in the world on Friday, according to air quality monitoring firm IQAir. Elderly people are among the most vulnerable to air pollution, which can exacerbate existing conditions, sometimes requiring them to be put on oxygen machines, she said.
World Health Organisation representative to Thailand Jos Vandelaer said air pollution was not solely a health issue but also dented economic productivity. One of the biggest concerns are tiny particles known as PM2.5, smaller than the diameter of a hair, which can penetrate deep into the lungs and even reach the bloodstream.
"What is less well known is that this PM2.5 can cause cardiovascular diseases... increase the risk of a stroke or heart attack."Smoke from forest fires, farmers burning crop stubble, as well as vehicle emissions and heavy industry-generated fumes, are among the main causes of toxic smog in the kingdom.
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