High concentrations of African dust were recorded at midday in Rethymno – “Bell” by pulmonologists
High concentrations of African dust in southern Greece and on Thursday recorded the Meteo/ National Observatory of Athens.
In particular, according to records of the air quality station of meteo.gr / National Observatory of Athens, high concentrations of Saharan dust were recorded in the midday hours in Rethymnon. As can be seen in the graph below, the concentrations of PM10 particles they exceeded 180 µg/m³ at 12:30 and since then they have been gradually receding, as expected and based on the prognostic data of the DUST/METEO dust transport model of the National Observatory of Athens.
The specific air quality station is part of the weather information and warning system developed by meteo.gr / National Observatory of Athens in collaboration with the Municipality of Rethymno. This system is available at the link https://www.meteo.gr/rethymno and includes both forecasting tools and observations of meteorological stations, stationometers, air quality, lightning and satellite data of clouds and sea temperature.
“Bell” from pulmonologists
THE Union of Pulmonologists of Greece calls on citizens, and especially people belonging to vulnerable and sensitive population groups, to be especially careful. As they emphasize in their statement, “African dust contains transported particles that can be integrated with pollen, bacteria and fungi, creating a highly toxic and dangerous mixture for the human body and especially for the respiratory system”.
During the hours with the highest dust concentrations, both unnecessary movements and outdoor sports should be avoided, pulmonologists recommend, while staying in well-ventilated indoor spaces is recommended. Continuing, the EPE emphasizes that “at the appearance of clinical symptoms, such as, for example, difficulty breathing, severe and irritating cough with possible sputum, chest pain, persistent sneezing, lacrimation and hoarseness of voice individuals should seek immediate medical help and advice.”
Pulmonologists make a strong recommendation for patients suffering from chronic respiratory problems, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma, if they experience symptoms compatible with exacerbation or worsening of the stable course of the disease, to be in constant contact with the therapist their doctor, for possible modification of their medication and receiving additional medical care.
Source: Skai
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