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2 clusters · 6 sources · 25 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 7 days ago

Weather-related health risks in Vietnam

Overview

Medical experts in Vietnam are warning of increased health risks driven by unstable weather patterns and environmental factors.

In Northern Vietnam, seasonal transitions involving fluctuations in temperature and humidity have been linked to rising asthma risks. Dr. Nguyen Huu Truong of Bach Mai Hospital noted that sudden exposure to cold or dry air can cause bronchial spasms. Experts cautioned against the misuse of rescue inhalers without maintaining prescribed controller medications like inhaled corticosteroids.

In southern regions, including Ho Chi Minh City, health professionals have highlighted risks to children caused by high humidity, air pollution, and erratic weather. These conditions are associated with a rise in respiratory infections, digestive issues, dengue fever, and hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Additionally, in Ha Tinh province, authorities have advised caution regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), noting its symptoms can be mistaken for a common cold.

Entities

Ministry of Health · Ho Chi Minh City · Nguyen Huu Truong · Bạch Mai Hospital · Children's Hospital 2

Timeline

7 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Vietnam health experts warn of rising childhood illness risks
Doctors warn that unstable weather and pollution in southern Vietnam are increasing risks of respiratory, digestive, and infectious diseases in children, urging parents to monitor severe symptoms.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Asthma risks rise during seasonal weather changes in Northern Vietnam
Seasonal weather changes in Northern Vietnam increase asthma risks. Experts warn against relying only on rescue inhalers and emphasize the importance of continuous controller medication.

Sources

afamily.vn · baohatinh.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn