Don't go out on the street without a mask! Africa Dust Türkiye Dust

Intense desert dust from the western part of Africa began to feel the effect in Türkiye, while the weather in many cities almost yellow. General Directorate of Meteorology, while publishing orange warning due to dust transport, experts, especially the respiratory tract, heart and COPD patients warned to be careful. Desert dusts will continue to influence in the coastal Mediterranean and Istanbul by the end of the week. On the other hand, according to the World Air Quality Report, the average of air pollution in Türkiye is at the level of 15.3 cubic meters. With these data, Türkiye ranks 67th in the unhealthy air category worldwide and 6th in Europe. Physicians underline that during this period, not as much as possible and should be used masks.

Desert powders can make vehicles like this. Experts say: “Use HEPA filter air cleaner at home. Change your clothes when it comes from outside, do not neglect the nose spray and antihistamines.”

Dusts are moving to the lungs

Chest Diseases Specialist Dr. Bülent Tutluoğlu stated that even the desert dust is intense enough to paint the vehicles: “Large particles (over 10 microns) are kept on the respiratory tract, small particles between 5-10 microns can reach the lungs by reaching the lungs. Especially heart and COPD patients should take extra precautions. There is also a risk of moving different diseases with these dust. I recommend that the desert dust should not be done outdoors until the effect of the effect. “

Applications to emergency increased

Chest Diseases Specialist Dr. Tevfik Özlü in recent days, COPD and asthma patients have been observed serious attacks, “Shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and eye irritation complaints increased. Emergency services increased,” he said. Özlü made the following advice to the citizens: “Keep the windows as closed as possible. Be sure to wear a mask when going out. Existing treatments may be insufficient. During this period, sneezing, nasal discharge, eyes are seen in the eyes. I recommend the use of N95 or FFP2 type masks. “

Allergy frequency is experiencing

Allergy and immunology specialist Dr. Mahir İğde also emphasized that air pollution increases allergic reactions, “allergies have increased especially in cities. Although it is not possible to fully protect, the use of masks and stay in closed environments can reduce complaints,” he said.

Don't go out on the street without a mask! Africa drowned Türkiye in dust - Picture: 2 — Experts, in the last 72 hours, in Istanbul, emergency respiratory applications have increased by 20 percent, while the COPD attacks in Ankara due to the hospitalization of the hospital, they say. Especially in Adana and Mersin allergic rhinitis complaints increased by 25 percent.

Which cities affect desert dust?

Intense desert dust from the western region of Africa began to influence the Southeast Anatolia, Mediterranean, Central Anatolia and Marmara regions in Türkiye. General Directorate of Meteorology, Dust transportation due to Adana, Mersin, Antalya, Konya, Karaman, Ankara, Kirikkale, Kayseri, Nigde, Nevsehir, Istanbul and Bursa and Bursa issued a warning for orange warning.

In which cities air pollution is dangerous?

According to the World Air Quality Index (AQI), cities with the most intense air pollution in Türkiye: Iğdır (AQI: 165 – Unhealthy), Ankara (Çankaya AQI: 142 – Dangerous for Sensitive Groups), Istanbul (Esenyurt AQI: 138 – Risk for Sensitive Groups) Bursa (AQI: 130), Adana (AQI: 125). In these regions, PM10 (particulate substance) values exceed 200 µg/m³ and have reached a “dangerous” level in terms of health.

Which cities will the risk continue?

According to Meteorology, the provinces that are expected to concentrate the highest dust tomorrow are as follows:
Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş (Red Alarm)
Konya, Ankara, Eskisehir (Orange Alarm)
Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul (Yellow Warning)

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