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No need to panic, pediatrician offers tips for dealing with volcanic ash

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Pediatrician Farabi El Fouz advised people in ash-affected areas to use masks and glasses, especially to protect children's airways and eyes.
  • Parents should limit children's outdoor activity when ash concentrations rise and watch for coughing, breathing difficulties or eye irritation.
  • Worsening symptoms should prompt consultation with a health professional.

People exposed to volcanic ash should not panic, but they should take extra care to protect children, pediatrician Farabi El Fouz told Republika.

Farabi advised residents in affected areas to wear masks and glasses and consume a reasonable amount of vitamin C. Masks can reduce the amount of ash inhaled, while glasses can help protect the eyes from irritation.

Wear a mask, glasses, and consume enough vitamin C.

· Farabi El FouzAdvice for people living in areas affected by volcanic ash.

He said parents should pay particular attention to children and reduce their outdoor activities when ash concentrations increase. Parents should also monitor coughing, shortness of breath, painful eyes and other complaints after exposure.

If symptoms appear or worsen, Farabi advised parents to consult health workers promptly. He said simple precautions, including masks, glasses, limiting outdoor activity and maintaining adequate nutrition, can help people continue their activities more safely while reducing health risks from the ash.

The mask is important to reduce the ash entering the respiratory tract, especially for children.

· Farabi El FouzExplaining why children need particular protection from ash exposure.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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