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Doctors are reporting a marked uptick in patients complaining of respiratory-related ailments since a thick blanket of smog settled on Singapore.
Haze brings with it irritant particles that can cause conjunctivitis and sinus and lung irritation.
People suffering from pre-existing respiratory or heart related ailments are at a heightened vulnerability during a haze event.
Doctors have urged Singaporeans to refrain from being outdoors and to wear masks if they are outside for prolonged periods of time.
This video explains the health complications of haze.
