
Health Tip: How Drought Can Harm Your Health
HealthDay News) -- Drought conditions occur when it doesn't rain for an extended period.
The lowered water supply can trigger wildfires and dust storms, which increase the amounts of small particles that float in the air. This can irritate the bronchial passages and lungs, worsening existing respiratory problems and raising the risk of respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
The agency says other potential consequences of drought include:
Related Articles
Search Allergy Articles
Stay Independent of Allergies, Asthma This July Fourth
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of First Nasal Spray to Combat Severe Allergy Attacks
Vacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments
How Metal Implants Could Mess Up Your Skin
Not Allergic to Penicillin After All? Your Pharmacy May Not Know