haze

Question 1

what is haze

Answer 1

dust, smoke and particulates obscuring the clarity of air

Question 2

main causes of Haze

Answer 2

industry
transport
residential energy
biomass burning
power
agricultural
natural

Question 3

Describe the different classifications of air quality in malaysia w/ their respective air pollution index figures

Answer 3

Good 0-50
moderate 51-100
unhealthy 101- 200
v unhealthy 201-300
hazardous 300+

Question 4

respiratory consequences of haze on health

Answer 4

acute: sore throat, brochitis, asthma, COPD worsened, Pneumonia
Chronic: asthma in children, COPD, Lung Cancer

Question 5

Haze on the eyes

Answer 5

dryness, conjunctivitis

Question 6

haze on mental health

Answer 6

well its not gunna be good is it - anxiety, irritability, unable to concentrate, depression

Question 7

Cardiovascular effects of haze

Answer 7

chronic exposure = increase IHD

Question 8

Physiological effects

Answer 8

mast cell action:
increased vascular permeability, bronchoconstriction,
mucus production

Question 9

medical interventions

Answer 9

mask or respirator, eyedrops, antihistamines, analgesia, antibiotics where necessary, inhaler, corticosteroids for long term skin conditions

Question 10

non medical interventions

Answer 10

less outdoor activity, filtered air, penalties on pollution, cloud seeding

Question 11

non medical interventions

Answer 11

less outdoor activity, filtered air, penalties on pollution, cloud seeding (salts to change climate levels)