A large-scale sand and dust weather is coming in the north. How to take protective measures?

Recently, North China has been affected by severe weather, and sandstorms have swept across the north. In the face of frequent sandstorms, how to protect your health during sandstorms? The National Health Commission and other centers for disease control and prevention in many places remind people to avoid going out as much as possible during sandstorms and to pay attention to keeping warm indoors and hydrating the body. 1. Sandstorms swept across the northern region

In mid-March, Beijing and other areas were affected by sandstorms blowing from outside Inner Mongolia. Visibility in the urban area was only 1%. Such a harsh sandstorm environment brought serious consequences to people's lives. caused inconvenience. The primary pollutants in external dust are inhalable particles and fine particles. These inhalable particles will have a certain impact on the human eye mucosa, especially for people with allergies. At the same time, in sandy weather, these tiny dust particles can also enter the human body through the respiratory tract, thus inducing various respiratory diseases. 2. What to do in the face of sand and dust weather?

The elderly, pregnant women, children and people with various types of respiratory diseases are all sensitive to sand and dust weather and should try to avoid going out when sand and dust storms come. If I feel unwell, I need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. If you have to meet people outdoors due to your occupation, you must take personal measures. People who stay indoors during sandy weather should also take corresponding measures. First, close doors and windows. If necessary, seal doors and windows with tape. Do a good job of indoor cleaning at home to avoid floating soil. If you feel that the room is too dry, you can use a humidifier, sprinkle water, etc. to keep the indoor air temperature appropriate. People who go out should wear masks, goggles, and clothes to reduce the damage to the respiratory tract caused by wind and sand.

When windy and sandy weather comes, outdoor visibility is poor. People should pay attention to safety when driving, drive as slowly as possible after getting on the road, turn on the high beam when on the road, and adjust the position in time when passing. When walking, stay away from high-rise buildings and avoid pedestrians in time to ensure the safety of yourself and others.