Yellow Dust

Yellow Dust

Becareful in Seoul, continues through the weekend

 

 

After the cold winter. When the warm spring is coming!

Because of the yellow dust and fine dust that came with spring.

You must have experienced stiff eyes and sharp sore throats in your throat.

So today, Stay14 going to try to avoid yellow dust and fine dust! How to protect our health.

Let's find out!

 

 

 

 

https://www.amc.seoul.kr/asan/healthstory/lifehealth/lifeHealthDetail.do?healthyLifeId=26667

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before the yellow dust a course of action

 

Yellow dust can cause respiratory diseases, and in severe cases, it can lead to death.

Respond with family, faculty, and local residents to minimize yellow dust damage.

 

 

 

 

 

preparation in advance

 

- Check the windows to prevent yellow dust from entering the room.

 

- Prepare an indoor air purifier, humidifier, etc.

 

- Prepare necessary protective glasses, masks, and long-sleeved clothes when you go out.

 

- Unpackaged food is placed in sanitary containers to prevent contamination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the event of yellow dust a course of action

 

When yellow dust is predicted on TV, radio, and the Internet, refrain from outdoor activities as much as possible and check the safety of local residents who are concerned about their health, such as the elderly living alone.

 

 

 

In the event of yellow dust

 

- Refrain from going out as much as possible, wear protective glasses, masks, and long-sleeved clothes when going out, and wash your hands and feet and brush your teeth after returning home.

 

- Close windows to prevent yellow dust from entering and use air purifiers and humidifiers to keep indoor air comfortable.

 

- To prevent secondary contamination, thoroughly wash your hands during food processing and cooking, manage cooking utensils and utensils to prevent contamination, and clean the surrounding environment.

 

 

https://cm.asiae.co.kr/article/2023032215532028900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a yellow dust storm a course of action

 

After the yellow dust passes, indoor and outdoor cleaning is carried out and dust is removed.

 

 

 

After the yellow dust

 

- Ventilate the room air.

 

- Exposed to yellow dust after washing them thoroughly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best way is to refrain from going out, If you must go out, you should pay attention to personal hygiene.

Especially, wearing a mask is the most important thing.

Regular masks don't block yellow dust or fine dust.

 

 

 

 

 

You must wear a KF-certified health mask.

 

*Types of health masks

 

-KF99: Dust collection efficiency of 99% or higher

-KF94: Dust collection efficiency of 94% or higher

-KF80: Dust collection efficiency of 80% or higher

 

Also, the mask must adhere to the face.

There's no fine dust entering the bronchial tubes.

Make sure you have a mask that fits your face size!

 

 

 

 

Consistent water intake is also very helpful.

When you drink water, the amount of water in the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract increases.

This is because dust is discharged.

 

After going out, the dust on my body.

You have to wash it out in the shower.

Clothes must be washed and kept clean.

 

 

 

 

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Source : https://www.kma.go.kr/w/weather/warning/safetyguide/asiandust.do