Health warnings over home clean-ups
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Asthmatics and those with allergies are advised to avoid cleaning their homes during postflood recovery, as fumes and moulds mixed with the debris can be fatal against them, if not additing severity to their symptoms, a senior government allergist said ye
The cleaners in good health are also advised to wear whatever protective gears avaiable while doing the job and wash their hair and take a shower after the work is done, said Asst Prof Chalermchai Bunyaleephan.
Children and elderlies should stay away from homes undergoing cleaning, while asthmatics and those with allergies must prepare medications or stop their work in case they must do the cleaning.
