International Medical Clinic (IMC) specialises in family, paediatric and travel medicine, with the medical needs of the international community of Singapore and South East Asia very much in mind.
Recently, PSI (Pollutant Standards Index) levels have risen above normal and hazy conditions are expected to continue. While this is a cause for concern, it is not a reason to panic. For healthy individuals, short-term exposure (i.e. over a few days) to haze will generally not cause any major health issues, other than irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
In most cases, it is still safe to carry on with outdoor activities. However, you should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and individuals with existing chronic heart and lung conditions should ensure that medications are on hand and readily available.
While the health advisory provides general precautionary advice, each individual's reaction to pollutants may vary. The amount of physical activity or exertion that can be performed also differs according to an individual's health status or capacity. Persons who are feeling unwell, especially the elderly and children, and those with chronic heart or lung conditions, are advised to seek medical care. The Minstery of Health, Singapore has created a helpful chart showing what precaustions to take as the haze levels rise - Click Here
To keep up todate on the PSI levels we recommend the this website
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