Posarica, Ver. (Veracruz Vanguard).- The city’s high levels of pollution, lack of rain, and controlled flaring at Pemex’s natural gas processing complex (CPG) have led to increased rates of allergies and respiratory illnesses, especially as the seasons change.
In this context, experts say there are increasing cases of conjunctivitis, allergies and dermatitis, presumably linked to air pollution.
Faced with these health issues, residents must take precautions to avoid getting sick, such as using sunscreen, not exposing themselves to the sun for long periods of time, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and glasses.
Likewise, the Ministry of Health (SS) does not include the medical services of allergists within the scope of its actions to support citizens. “We hope that in the future they will be included to provide greater health coverage to those who need it most,” said one expert on the subject.
Experts explain and make it clear that allergy is often an underdiagnosed disease; it is often confused with viral respiratory symptoms and is not given the attention it deserves, so when respiratory symptoms are more severe, allergies are considered and therefore treated It is also more expensive because respiratory complications such as sinusitis or pneumonia have already occurred.
Symptoms that minors may experience are frequent nose scratching, sometimes leading to nosebleeds; clear rhinorrhea, which is the release of large amounts of liquid mucus, frequent sneezing, snoring during sleep or when there is significant nasal congestion, tonsil infection, or otitis media (ears) Sleep with your mouth open.
But that’s driven by the city’s recorded pollution rates, the more than 100,000 cars in circulation every day, and other genetic factors.
Angel Scanio Castillo
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