The number of children with breathing problems increases in air pollution

Air quality in Pristina in recent months has reached alarming numbers. According to the Center for measuring air quality, established by the American Embassy, the pollution rate has reached up to 400 ppm. High levels of unclean air have also affected the health of residents in the capital.

Kosovo University Clinical Clinic Director Drita Telaku told public television that the largest number of children to seek medical assistance have been registered in this clinic in recent days. Speaking of the impact of polluted air on children's health, Telaku has urged citizens to avoid exposure to children during a polluted air.

In the respiratory system, especially in children with greater bronkial sensitivity, they are more affected. Hence, it is always the advice for parents: Put a scarf in your children's mouth when you want to go out. Possibly in the evening hours or when you notice it's fog, don't send the kids out. These are some general measures, but it's impossible to isolate yourself from the air, however it is”, says the Telaku.

That there is an increased flow of patients even confirms chief executive at the main Family Medicine Centre in Pristina, Sami Uka. It also argues with the winter season, not excluding the impact of air quality.

A greater flow of patients occurs. However, that increased flow cannot be described only as contaminated air. It's the flu season, temperature change, so it's generally the biggest number of patients looking for medical help at”, Uka says.

The World Health Organization has expressed concern that air pollution is one of the biggest health threats. According to this organization, polluted air kills over 7 million people a year.

Unlike helping improve the polluted air in the capital, days ago the sale of coal has been banned. The Environment Ministry has also warned that soon you will establish a Task-Forest for polluted air.