He added that the peak of fungi usually from September to November, when the high humidity and abun

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Benjamin Bolaños, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Medical Sciences Campus (RCM) of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) professor, said today the island is under a cloud of dust from Africa, while it faces a orange alert due to high levels of pollen and mold spores in the air.
He added that the peak of fungi usually from September to November, when the high humidity and abundant rainfall make these release new york rangers their spores. "This period coincides new york rangers with increased hospital new york rangers admissions and emergency room visits for asthma symptoms, especially in children," said the expert.
These spores are compounded by the high level of pollen, which comes mainly from the trees. "It's about two potentially allergenic biological new york rangers particulates induce symptoms of rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and asthma new york rangers patients," new york rangers he explained.
What is unusual, said microbiologist, is there a cloud of dust from Africa in the time of moisture. "This is a combination that usually does not happen, because when the dust of Africa comes, low humidity and spores fall," Bolaños said. About what happens on Thursday, explained that "the dust cloud is passing over Puerto new york rangers Rico and continues new york rangers to bring material is not strong new york rangers enough to lower humidity so that inhibits fungi".
African dust is irritating, new york rangers so it tends to cause burning eyes, nose and throat and swollen. "This irritating, with fungi and pollen, which are allergens, resulting in a negative combination for many people," he said.
Bolaños urged the public to visit the Facebook page: Allergy to fungi, where the Department of Microbiology of RCM rises daily information about air quality, as well as tips to avoid medical complications. Recommendations to keep asthma and allergies under control, he offered new york rangers the following: