Prof. Dr. Kwanchai Suparatphinyo Director of the Health Sciences Research Institute Chiang Mai University recommends 7 ways to take care of yourself during the dust and smog crisis in your daily life both at home and at work as follows.

          1. Refrain from exercising - wear a mask.

             During times when the air has high levels of PM2.5 dust that may be harmful to health (AQI of 101 and up for people at high risk or from 151 and up for the general public), activities and exercise should be avoided. Staying outside the home for a long time If necessary, you should wear a mask that can protect against very small dust fumes, such as an N95 mask. The edges must be worn so that the edges fit snugly against the shape of the face to prevent outside air from leaking in. As for ordinary hygienic masks, they can only protect against coarse dust. Unable to protect against fine dust.

            2. Close doors and windows to prevent toxic dust.

              Being in a building or house with doors and windows normally open You will receive the same amount of dust and smoke as outside the house in every way. Therefore, the door should be closed. Keep the window completely closed.

            3. Reduce exposure to toxic dust into the building.

               A large air conditioned room that is not completely sealed. There is a hole for outside air to enter. Or there are people coming in and out all the time, such as a restaurant, classroom, office or living room. The amount of dust and smoke in the room will be reduced very little, very slowly, or almost not at all.

              4. Close the air conditioning room tightly to help reduce toxic dust.

                 The air-conditioned room is quite well sealed. If you close the window and door tightly It will reduce the dust and smoke. But it can be reduced to no more than half outside the home and takes a very long time.

             5. Air purifiers help keep the air safe.

              An air-conditioned room that is fairly well sealed and closes doors and windows tightly. Using an air purifier with a HEPA filter that is the right size for the room will reduce the amount of dust and smoke more quickly and can reduce it to a safe air condition level.

           6. Fan + air purifier to reduce dust

             For rooms without air conditioning Using a fan in conjunction with an air purifier with a HEPA filter can reduce the amount of dust and smoke as well. But all doors and windows must be closed as well. Don't be afraid of the air not being able to circulate. Because there are usually holes along the edges of windows and doors that allow outside air to leak into the house.

             7. Take care of the cleanliness of the air conditioner in your car. It can reduce dust.

             Car air conditioning and air filtration systems that are regularly maintained are very effective. The amount of dust and smoke can be reduced quickly and to a safe level without the need for an air purifier.

               If anyone is currently facing a problem of dust and smoke, We want you to use these 7 ways to take care of yourself during the dust and smog crisis in your daily life, both at home and at work. In order to be protected and have better health

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