a3
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Post by a3 on Jun 1, 2023 21:14:01 GMT
Hi all,
I've got a question on air quality in Dhahran. I've seen API in the 150s-200s as reported by some. Is this common throughout the year? What about PM2.5 levels?
I've also heard that this is not an 'asthma friendly' place. What have you experienced and do you have friends who are asthma sufferers or have sensitive airways?
Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2023 15:20:42 GMT
Comes with the territory I’m afraid. It’s 150+ (20x safe WHO limits) from may through early October, a mix of the winds, climate and industrial operations (Downwind from Jubail industrial city etc). Get filters fitted and run purifiers in your bedrooms and lounge 24/7, it will help. Change filters monthly, you’ll see the black sludge that accumulates. May Saudis I know are on anti histamines permanently to deal with this…
If you’re asthmatic it won’t be conducive to healthy living, others get by fine, but most expats I know get sinus issues in some form from extended exposure. (Repats usually help with that!)
I like to exercise outdoors and it’ and miss, had a good couple of weeks in March/feb this year, not been on a run for 4 weeks now and limited to the gym.
Some enterprising expat set up a monitoring station on iqair, take a look for a view of how it is. It’s one of those things you’ll have to live with.
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Post by a3 on Jun 11, 2023 5:58:48 GMT
Thanks for the info. are air purifiers and the parts easily obtained or purchased?
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Post by ghzhujwmao on Jun 11, 2023 18:37:53 GMT
At home and in the office, the air quality is very good. I have an air purifier at home and it only turned on when I was cooking food. It is not good to exercise outside and there is no need to do it.
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Post by arcticengineer on Jun 12, 2023 3:51:07 GMT
I'd counter to prevent vitamin D deficiency and to keep one's sanity, outdoor exercise is necessary. To each their own.
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Post by BlueStaff on Jun 12, 2023 10:03:43 GMT
I'd counter to prevent vitamin D deficiency and to keep one's sanity, outdoor exercise is necessary. To each their own. Vitamin D deficiency is a huge problem for the region in general - especially in summer due to the fact that people tend not to go out in daytime. I take a multivitamin daily to counteract it. Symptoms for me to take the tablets tend to be random cramps in my legs or shoulders. |
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Post by ghzhujwmao on Jun 12, 2023 19:20:21 GMT
People get exposed to sunlight even while sitting at home. I bet you will receive less outdoor sunlight in Seattle than indoor sunlight in Dhahran. The house in the camp has more windows than the house outside.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2023 8:04:46 GMT
You should take vitamin D supplements 100%, many people are actually deficient according to my doc. FYI My young kids are routinely prescribed them by JHAH, it's standard procedure especially during summer. Believe me you wont get anywhere near enough being stuck indoors for months, its not good for your health.
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Post by a3 on Jun 13, 2023 20:48:56 GMT
At home and in the office, the air quality is very good. I have an air purifier at home and it only turned on when I was cooking food. It is not good to exercise outside and there is no need to do it. I am more considering for my kid and wife who would undoubtedly have more time than I have as they won’t be working and in office. Interested to understand air quality more from the home and environment perspective. Not worried at all about air in office. Looks like those who like to spend time outdoors would struggle though?! |
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