In recent days national authorities reported that these particles would not have a greater incidence in the country, however the specialist added that patients with chronic pathologies have their basic treatment at home.
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Despite the fact that the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh) reported in recent days that the arrival of dust from the Sahara would not have a greater incidence in the country, pulmonologist Doris Odreman gave some recommendations.
The specialist explains that the most affected are the group of allergic patients, who have some condition, especially upper respiratory, allergic rhinitis or perennial rhinitis.
Symptoms may range from allergic conjunctivitis due to direct exposure of the mucous membranes to these particles that produce local and inflammatory irritation.
Sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea (the presentation of secretion given by the same inflammatory process that can be anterior or posterior, the latter going to the pharynx leading to a dry cough) are the most common symptoms.
Also with patients with underlying pulmonary pathologies they can be exacerbated: asthmatics, smokers or with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and patients with pulmonary fibrosis.
It recommends in these times, as in rainy days, that patients with chronic pathologies have their basic treatment, do not suspend it and always have it at home, in the case of presenting any exacerbation they have the necessary medications.
If the symptoms persist after 48 hours or worsen, you should be seen by your treating doctor or go to an emergency if necessary.
“The message is addressed to the community, not to alarm us (…) let us know what it is about and that we must be prepared,” said Dr. Odreman.
For his part, Ángel Graterol, general manager of Inameh, in an interview with Unión Radio mentioned that the concentrations of this dust will be minimal in the country, from 1 to 10 micrograms per cubic meter.
“Strong winds cause this dust to move across the Atlantic to various countries in the Caribbean basin. This dust suspension can reach up to 9 thousand meters and also reaches the surface, ”he closed.
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