PM 2.5 dust increases the risk of high blood pressure false information
Don’t believe it! PM 2.5 dust There is a risk of hypertension at any age. especially among girls This has no relationship based on reliable medical information.
PM 2.5 dust increases the risk of high blood pressure false information
In the case of posting in online media that PM 2.5 dust is at risk for hypertension of all ages especially among girls anti-fake news center Checked with Rajavithi Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, confirming that it was not true. The information is fake news. There was no correlation based on medical data.
What is PM 2.5 particulate matter?
Information from the Department of Medicine states that PM 2.5 dust It is a dust that is 25 times smaller than a human hair with the characteristics of very small dust. when inhaled into the body will be dangerous The problem of dust in the air can be found all over the world. PM 2.5 small particulate matter that exceeds the standard It will cause problems for various systems in the body, including
- respiratory system air sacs in the lungs
- cardiovascular system then
inhalation PM 2.5 dust go in continuously It increases the risk of chronic disease. Because normal people breathe about 5 liters of air into the body per minute. The concern is children and young people. Because children will have a higher rate of shortness of breath than adults. therefore having the opportunity to inhale polluted air, breathe PM 2.5 dust into the body more especially small children The younger the rate of inhalation per minute, the higher the frequency. Small dust particles, PM 2.5, therefore affect children both in the short term and in the long term. Breathing will bring PM 2.5 particles into the child’s brain. even in the womb pregnant mother breathing PM 2.5 dust It will destroy the fetal brain cells. Affects intellectual development and learning.
How does PM 2.5 affect the skin?
PM 2.5 dust It also affects the skin. because it can bind to chemicals and metals leading into the skin can cause harmful effects as follows:
- direct damage to skin cells
- causing abnormal function of skin cells Both about the defense mechanism of the skin from the external environment. Including skin repair
- provokes the inflammatory process of epidermal cells;
- PM 2.5 dust also causes skin rashes. Especially in people with skin diseases such as skin allergies. eczema will irritate it more or a recurrent rash
- Prolonged exposure to PM 2.5 dust also causes the skin to age faster. Study in Germany and China Found more dark spots on the face. and more wrinkles around the cheeks
How to prevent PM 2.5
- You should refrain from doing outside activities. Or wear a mask that protects from PM 2.5 dust. If you go out for a short time, you can use a damp cloth to cover your nose to prevent breathing dust into the body.
- Avoid exercising outdoors where the body inhales particulate matter. which when exercising, the breathing rate may increase to 10-50 liters per minute, 10 times more than normal
- Avoid strenuous work in open spaces. Because the body will breathe more and more dust.
- Drink 6-8 glasses of clean water per day.
- choose to eat fruits and vegetables nutritious food
- Parents should avoid taking their children, young children, babies outside, especially when the dust exceeds the standard. If taking your child outside the house, you must wear a child mask.
Groups that need to be especially careful of PM 2.5 dust include young children, especially children with congenital diseases, should take close care of children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with congenital diseases such as respiratory diseases. Cardiovascular disease, inflammatory eye disease and inflammatory skin disease If there are abnormal symptoms, consult a doctor. If your child has abnormal symptoms such as frequent coughing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, suffocation, go to the hospital immediately.
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