Dangerous of Smog Are Vulnerable for Children's Health

Smog containing various pollutants if entering the airway can cause a variety of diseases. Children being the most vulnerable to the impacts of smog. Hazard effects of smog on health, according to dr.Agus Dwisusanto, pulmonary specialist, depends on three factors, namely the burning results, individual agents, as well as environmental factors including weather and wind direction. "The individuals who've had previous illnesses, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the smog could make his illness often relapse," said physician Pulmonology Division Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia . He added, in addition to people who already had a history of respiratory disorders, the durability of his body lows as elderly people and children are the most vulnerable group affected the smog. According to dr.Nastiti Kaswandani, specialist of children's Health Science Department of Medicine, children are very vulnerable because their airway is not perfect. 

"Children's breathing Pipe diameter smaller than adults. If there are external stimuli, e.g., smoke, there will be swelling in the pipeline. As a result the channel mucosa swell and shrink service-pipe, "he said when contacted Tuesday, the Kompas.com (25/6/13). Swelling in the airway will ease the occurrence of blockage. "Breath be labored, if there is any mucus would add congested again," he added. Infection of the respiratory tract caused by germs that get carried away in the smog can also increase the risk of pneumonia (Pneumonia). "The research shows, children who are ill of pneumonia and his parents using firewood or other solid material that is burned, the risk of a worsening of his illness. Children who are exposed to pollutants smoke also have a higher risk of death, "he explained. Bad air conditions due to smog if weeks, according to Agus, can loose lung function. "If the components in the smoke that accumulates in the lung can reduces lung function," he said. Besides chronic coughs, pollutants smoke-exposed for too long will cause a narrowing of the airway, even triggering the onset of asthma although earlier there is no history of asthma.