Smog: children, elders advised to avoid outdoor activities
LAHORE, (MILLAT ONLINE):Medical experts have advised children and elders to avoid going out unnecessarily and
adopt precautionary measures for protecting themselves from
the adverse effects of smog.
They were speaking at an awareness seminar on the topic,
which was held at the Services Institute of Medical Sciences/
Services Hospital, here on Tuesday.
Principal SIMS Prof Dr Mahmood Ayaz, Prof Sajid Chauhan,
Prof Ashraf Majrooh, Prof Kamran Cheema and MS Dr Muhammad
Ameer addressed the seminar and sensitized the participants
regarding preventive measures against smog.
The speakers said that everyone, especially children
and aged people, must wear face-mask while going outside.
They advised people to use glasses to protect their eyes
from adverse effects of smog while going outside. Doctors
further advised people to do gurgle after returning home.
They said that exposure to smog was contributing toward
spreading various health issues, including eye infections,
allergies, coughing and irritation in throat.
They suggested an intake of at least six to eight glasses
of water daily and hot beverages to rinse out toxins from
throat and lungs and to help in curing cough and sore throat.
They further said that the presence of toxins in the air
could aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms, making it difficult
to breathe for many people. They advised people to avoid
walking or exercising in the smog.
Later, an awareness walk was also organised, which was led
by Principal Mahmood Ayaz. A large number of medical students,
doctors and paramedical staff participated in the walk.
Moreover, an awareness seminar was also organised at the
Fatima Jinnah Medical University/ Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to
enhance public awareness about smog. Chairman Punjab Higher
Education Commission (PHEC) chaired the seminar. Vice
Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Masood Gondal, MS Dr Fayyaz Butt
and other physicians addressed the seminar, which was attended
by a large number of students, doctors and attendants of
patients. The speakers urged the community members to play
their role in controlling smog.
Similarly, seminars and public walks were also organised
in other medical colleges and hospitals.