We need FRESH AIR~!

I think everyone notice that the haze is invading and attacking Malaysia.

The haze is caused by our neighbouring country which is Indonesia. It is because the activity of burning Pattaya of neighbouring country is begun to active. This is an annual problem which caused by Indonesia, Sumatera to Malaysia. Our country’s air quality also turns into unhealthy state.

The climate is turning to into dry level and the highest temperature is 35 degree Celsius. As I am in KL, I felt that the visibility began to decrease. We can hardly see the buildings in KL.

Many peoples fall sick because of the breathing in of the polluted air. Many peoples are having throat pain, breathing difficulties and trigger a cough or a more serious condition such as bronchitis and asthma. The clinic or hospitals are fully filled with the patients for consultation. Haze contains carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and some dust particles.

In addition to decrease the visibility of our country, the burning (combustion) of the Pattaya has gives out a by-product which is carbon monoxide (CO), though; the gas is a good tracer of fire-induced pollution. CO consists of a carbon atom and an oxygen atom. The CO is covalently bonded by a double bond and a dative covalent bond. Its bond length is 0.1128 nm.

Carbon monoxide is a poison, colourless, tasteless and odourless gas. CO is a common industrial hazard resulting from the incomplete burning of natural gas and any other material containing carbon such as gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, or wood. Forges, blast furnaces and coke ovens produce CO, but one of the most common sources of exposure in the workplace is the internal combustion engine. CO can also soluble in chloroform, acetic acid, ethyl acetate, ethanol and also ammonium hydroxide..

Besides, haze also contains carbon dioxide CO2. CO2 is a chemical compound with 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms. They are covalently bonded into a single carbon atom. The bond length is 116.3nm.CO2 is also an odourless and tasteless gas. CO2 is a common gas that exists in Earth atmosphere. CO2 is also widely used for some industries such as drinks, foods, wine making, refrigerants and etc… Excessive of CO2 might cause harm to human body. However dust is the particles in the atmosphere arise from various sources such as soil dust lifted up by wind, volcanic eruptions, and pollution.

Carbon monoxide is harmful to human body. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the most common fatal poisoning in many countries. When CO combines with haemoglobin in the blood, it will produces carboxyheamoglobin (HbCO) which can cause ineffective of the deliver of oxygen into our body tissue. The condition is known as anoxemia. Besides, the symptoms of CO poisoning can resemble the flu, including headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, lethargy and a feeling of weakness.

So ladies and gentlemen, please be reminded there are several preventive measures that could probably keep you away from the threat of haze. The intake of water helps regulate our body system and promotes the optimal function of our immunity. Besides, physical protection is essential in case the condition of haze worsens. Remember to put on mask as it functions as a filter for the air we inhale. If possible, minimizing outdoor activity would be the most ideal solution as there is always a saying “prevention is always better than cure”.

Take Care!