What are these winds and are there any harms they carry on human health and the environment, especially as they will come with temperatures higher than normal rates? In an interview with “Lebanon 24”, the head of the World Environment Party and environmental expert Dr. Domit Kamel explains what these winds are and the degree of their danger, noting that they first cause many damages to human health, such as allergic diseases and irritation of the respiratory system.
According to Kamel, these diseases cause a runny nose and blockage, hoarseness, shortness of breath, coughing, inflammation of the eyes and spring conjunctivitis, in addition to an increase in allergy symptoms in asthmatic patients, as many people suffer from seasonal allergies every year, and this sensitivity occurs during gusts of wind The fifties loaded with sandstorms.
And Kamel continues: “Emergency cases increase at the time of these winds, and vary between crises and severe coughing fits, in addition to shortness of breath, especially among children and the elderly, and this often occurs as a result of not following the means of prevention from winds laden with dust and sand.”
dangerous atoms
The Khamaseen winds carry dust that contains very small atoms such as: dust, sand, in addition to lead compounds, and a lot of microbes, and also carries bacteria toxins. Bronchial infections, lung infections, and chest allergies.
Kamel continues: “In the Khamaseen winds, there are many toxins that cause inflammation of the nervous system, and reduce the production of many neurotransmitters, such as: serotonin, acetylcholine, and papamine, in addition to other types that cause forgetfulness and loss of concentration, and result in anxiety, moods, and tension. There are also It contains dozens of types of fungi that cause chest allergies, in addition to other types that cause nasal congestion and a feeling of fatigue.
Damage to driving
Kamel also talks about damages related to cars and driving, as he points out that the Khamaseen winds cause a lot of damage to cars during their blowing period, and the greatest damage is to cars traveling in a direction opposite to the direction of the wind. And he continues: “In order to avoid the damages of the Khamasin winds, it is preferable to avoid driving during the period of the influence of the winds, and it is also advised not to drive at excessive speed to reduce the friction of sand grains with the car body. One of the damages caused by the Khamasin winds to cars is the occurrence of scratches in the windshields of car lights, which puts the lights on. The interior of the car’s engine in the long run, and this increases the engine overheating.”
As for plants, the Khamaseen winds cause many damages to plants, including the fall of flowers and fruits due to the intensity of the wind. The leaves of the plants are torn. Increase the speed of fruit ripening.