According to Dr. Le Tran Quang Minh, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, prolonged exposure to air with high concentrations of fine dust can cause chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract, ranging from sinusitis and pharyngitis to middle ear disease and lung disease, and in the long term, increases the risk of cancer in the ear, nose, throat, and respiratory tract in general.
Reporting at the conference, Associate Professor Dr. Lam Huyen Tran, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City ENT Association, stated that Vietnam is currently among the countries heavily affected by air pollution and climate change, with high concentrations of fine particulate matter and increasing exposure levels. Numerous studies have indicated that these environmental factors are closely linked to the onset and severity of allergic rhinitis.
According to Associate Professor Dr. Lam Huyen Tran, air pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, cigarette smoke, and particulate matter from traffic, along with climate change, increase pollen density and alter pollen seasons, thereby promoting inflammation and worsening symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
In the context of increasing environmental pollution, controlling allergic rhinitis requires a comprehensive strategy that includes: reducing allergen exposure; improving living conditions; enhancing nasal and sinus hygiene; using air purifiers; and selecting appropriate medications.
"The combination of environmental control measures and new-generation antihistamines plays a crucial role in the effective management of allergic rhinitis in the context of increasingly complex air pollution and climate change," Associate Professor Dr. Lam Huyen Tran advised.
The 2025 Annual Scientific and Technical Conference of the Ho Chi Minh City Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital attracted approximately 400 delegates, with 19 presiding committees and over 30 domestic presenters.
The scientific conference provides important updates, new research findings, and the most advanced treatment methods in the field of otolaryngology today, aiming to strengthen professional collaboration, share knowledge, and update on new advances in the diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngological diseases in the context of healthcare undergoing a strong digital transformation.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/can-trong-ve-suc-khoe-voi-khong-khi-co-nong-do-bui-min-cao-post828504.html
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