Volcanic Eruption: Ash a Danger to Health
April 19th 2010 -
The huge ash cloud that floats after the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjalla over Europe, is harmless to health. Only people with existing respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema may suffer more symptoms, such as the British Health Authority Health Protection Agency (HPA) announced.
A small part of the volcanic gases and ash is expected to go down tonight or tomorrow in the UK, the HPA. contain concentrations of particles and gases, sulfur dioxide can be, even low in the air. If you still feel itchy eyes, a runny nose or a dry throat ought to retreat into interior spaces. All patients with respiratory diseases, the experts advise, inhalers and other medication to keep with you.
The doctors expect that the possible effects on health occur at most a short time.
Tags: ash cloud, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, Icelandic volcano Eyjafjalla, itchy eyes, runny nose, sulfur dioxide, volcanic eruption, volcanic gases
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