Reuters
The Director General of the General Department of Chest Diseases at the Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt, Wagdy Amin, warned some citizens against leaving the house due to the weather in the country.
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He said, “Patients with chest allergies should not go out of the house in such circumstances, except for necessity only.”
And he continued, in a press statement, to him, “It is imperative to wear masks while leaving the house in the presence of a dust storm, to avoid the entry of air into the bronchi.”
The Director General of the General Department of Chest Diseases stressed the importance of following the data prescribed by the doctor before leaving the house in an adequate period of time.
Amin explained that “it is preferable to sit in well-ventilated places, stay away from crowded places, and avoid feeling suffocated. He also advised putting allergy medicines in the bag when going out, and taking them on the dates set by the doctor.”
He added that “you must drink enough water to improve blood flow to the lungs, and make sure that the windows of the house are closed well to prevent dirt and dust from entering the rooms.”
For its part, the Meteorological Authority announced, “The country is exposed to a state of atmospheric instability that continues until the end of this March, as the temperature has decreased to its lowest levels in recent days, during which the temperature has risen significantly and that the decrease in temperature will continue until the end of this March, confirming Spring has not yet started, and unstable weather prevails in some parts. “
The country is witnessing a state of weather fluctuations laden with winds and dust.
Source: Al Watan