RIYADH: With sandstorms, pollen and allergens in the air, like tobacco and kitchen smoke, dirty air is a reality in Saudi Arabia. On the way to Ramadan and the hot season, the CEO of Blueair for the Middle East and Africa, TR Ganesh gives some tips on how to combat seasonal respiratory diseases.
Sick days and work at school and at work have been common in recent weeks as Saudi Arabia and its residents are facing allergies and sudden asthma attacks. With sandstorms affecting large parts of the country and forecasters predicting that bad weather will continue, the situation for people reacting to atmospheric triggers can be difficult. Removing interiors does not help much: according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air may be two to five times more polluted than outside air thanks to the risk factors of the home.
Unfortunately, the allergy season also coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, in which we discipline our body with one month of fasting. Repeated studies have also shown that breathing dirty air can tire us more than usual, which nobody wants at this special time! In addition to irritating the respiratory tract and lungs, dirty air makes you lethargic, forgetful and reduces your productivity. For these reasons, allergic rhinitis may be harder to manifest than normal, preventing people from living a normal life, whether they are going to work or school, having a good time with the family or sleeping at home. night
The good news is that the symptoms of hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, can be alleviated in a few steps during the holy month of Ramadan and throughout the summer. Blueair explains where to start.
1. Frequently strive
Aspirate is one of the most effective methods to eliminate allergens such as pollen, sand particles, dust, pet hair and the microorganisms that harbor them. Use a vacuum cleaner with a bag to catch the dust and prevent it from escaping into the air, and a filter equipped with a HEPA filter (high performance particulate filter) as it will remove at least 99.97% ultrafine particles. small harmful to health. issues
2. Clean the ventilation grilles.
Regularly clean the ventilation grilles of your home by vacuuming and wiping with a damp cloth and a non-toxic detergent. If you suspect that mold, insects, rodents, or soil are involved, consider professional cleaning of the air ducts for full cleaning with organic cleaners.
3. Clean the air you breathe.
The room air is a cocktail of undesirable pollutants. In addition to the allergens transported by sandstorms, it contains cigarette smoke, paint and filler emissions, air fresheners and cooking particles. Air purifiers are still the most effective way to eliminate these impurities. Blueair units use HEPASilent technology, which removes 99.97% of all harmful particles in a room. You can sleep well, wake up happily and concentrate all day long. Also pay attention to the guarantees of health organizations. For example, Blueair Classic models are recommended by Asthma Allergy Nordic, the association of allergy and asthma organizations, for people with hypersensitivity to allergens such as dust and pollen.
4. Use anti-mite blankets.
Use dust mite protective caps on cushions, mattresses and feathers to prevent mites from reaching their food source to prevent waste and body parts already in the mattress from getting into the suspension. Air and thus do not sweat the mattress and pillows. And natural oils in our skin.
5. Temperature and humidity control.
Keep the inside temperature below 21 ° C and the relative humidity below 50% to prevent the development of mites. The most common airborne allergen resists poorly in these conditions.
6. Check the allergy cards and adjust your routines.
Control your allergy triggers through sites such as the government-recommended Plume Air Report and Meteoblue.com, which record air quality and pollen count. Air pollution causes an increase in airborne particles and thus an increased risk of allergies. So if you live in a big city, you should avoid staying outside during rush hour.
7. Use a car air purifier
Kingdom travelers may not realize that the air in their cars is 15 times more polluted than on the road. The poor indoor air quality is caused by the leakage of the vehicle, the vehicle and other people, as well as by the wear products of tires and roads that penetrate through the ventilation systems. , During sandstorms, silica crystals can carry viruses, bacteria and mites. An air purifier for vehicles with HEPASilent technology such as Blueair Cabin Air filters 99.97% of these contaminants. - SG
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