In the appearance of fog, a certain threat to health may lurk, immunologist Nadezhda Logina stated.
Fog is a common natural phenomenon in autumn.
“Fog appears when warm layers of air cool sharply, during which droplets of moisture form,” Logina recalled in an interview with Vechernyaya Moskva.
Explaining why fog can be harmful to health, the physician toxic emissions from the external environment can penetrate – especially if it is fog in a city, in some industrial area. In addition, foggy drops of moisture can contain allergens.
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“Mold spores can persist in fog for a long time, which is very dangerous to inhale,” Nadezhda added. Logina.
The doctor stressed that walking or jogging in foggy conditions is not safe for health, since this increases the likelihood of inhaling harmful substances. In addition, it is dangerous to drive in such weather – during fog, drowsiness increases. development of a deadly heart disease – infective endocarditis.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Nadezhda Logina Health doctor allergist-immunologist