Bangkok expands air pollution clinic services in 8 hospitals, accelerating the launch of proactive public health units. Dealing with PM2.5 dust costs, focusing on taking care of vulnerable groups in the area
Assoc. Prof. Tavida Kamonvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, informed that Bangkok There is an air pollution clinic service. Currently, there are additional services opened at a total of 8 locations, including Central Hospital. Taksin Hospital Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital Sirindhorn Hospital Rajphiphat Hospital Luangphor Thaweesak Chutinaro Uthit Hospital, Wechakarunrat Hospital and Nakharapiban Hospital By opening an air pollution clinic To be in line with the forecast and the situation with PM 2.5 dust values, during periods of high dust values ??affecting health, all 8 clinics will be open every Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. during this week. Between 14-18 February 2024, there will be dust levels higher than the standard and have an impact on public health. Ready for all 69 public health
service centers to provide proactive public health service units in the area. This is from the statistics of people who come to receive services at the hospital. and public health service center It was found that most of the patients admitted had respiratory problems. The issue of small dust particles is another risk factor that affects health.
From the situation of patients receiving services at the air pollution clinic Between 1 – 14 February 2024, it was found that there were a total of 113 patients, an increase of more than 100% from last year during the same period, with the area with the highest number of affected patients being Bang Kho Laem District. Down there are Nong Khaem, Bang Khae, Nong Chok, Yannawa and Bang Khun Thian. This is an area that has been continuously affected by higher than standard dust levels.
For the air pollution clinic that provides this service Symptoms will be screened. Provide advice and treatment Including taking an additional history to find the cause and giving recommen
dations for adjusting various behaviors appropriately. Services are also provided through online clinics. The public can initially screen and assess their own symptoms. And if symptoms are severe, you can enter the hospital treatment system immediately. In addition, we proactively work together with network partners in the area, such as district offices and schools, to provide knowledge. Recommendations for people in the surrounding area Medical and public health personnel will focus on reaching vulnerable groups to provide health care advice. Including wearing a hygienic mask correctly and distributing face masks to vulnerable groups during periods of high dust levels.
For vulnerable groups at high risk, such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, patients with allergies, asthma, and conjunctivitis. heart and blood vessels Including those who work outdoors for long periods of time. You should avoid high dust areas. or reduce the time spent outside the building to a minimum If it is necessary to lea
ve the building Wear a dust mask. and refrain from doing activities or exercise outdoors Including closing the doors and windows tightly. Or stay in a dust-free room and observe your symptoms. If you have coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, red rash, or other abnormal physical symptoms, you should immediately see a doctor. -417-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency