KUALA LUMPUR: The resurgence of haze pollution in Malaysia is a cause for public health concern and Malaysians should understand the health risks associated with it and take effective preventive measures, says a health expert.
Consultant Respiratory and Internal Medicine Physician at Sunway Medical Centre, Dr Kow Ken Siong, said chronic exposure to poor air quality may lead to respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , pneumonia, and lung cancer.
"In Malaysia, these conditions contribute significantly to hospitalisations and deaths, accounting for nearly 20% of public hospitals and over 12% of private hospitals in 2020,” he said in a statement on Saturday . Dr Kow said fine particulate matters in haze, which were less than 2.5 microns in diameter, could leave a lasting impact, especially when inhaled, and short-term exposure could result in acute bronchitis symptoms-like cough, phlegm, chest tightness, breathlessness and lethargy.
"Individuals without prior health issues may also develop upper respiratory symptoms and become more susceptible to viral infections," he said.
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