WHO warns of health risks from volcanic ash
GENEVA (AP). Especially people with respiratory problems can be affected by the ash cloud from Iceland to health. Then, the World Health Organisation (WHO) pointed out on Friday night in Geneva. Problems could be very small particles . Prepare
"Small particles of less than ten microns in size are more dangerous because they can enter more deeply into the lungs, the WHO health expert Maria Neira is quoted in a statement.
According to a first WHO analysis, approximately a quarter of the size in the ashes of the volcano contained particles less than ten microns. People with asthma, bronchitis and emphysema (emphysema), are particularly at risk if they are caught still in high altitude particles contained on the ground. "If you feel something out there in the throat or lungs, a runny nose or itchy eyes should get to go into the house and its activities outside "Limit, said the expert.
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