Cuiabá Drought: Health Risks & Urgent Warnings

According to the expert, low humidity irritates the airways and favors diseases such as rhinitis, sinusitis, pneumonia and asthma. The skin, eyes and throat also suffer from dryness, and nasal bleeding and the feeling of respiratory discomfort are more common. This picture stems from the increase in pollutants, mites and pollen in the air, aggravated by the growth of burning and forest fires, which intensify pollution and put the health of the population even more at risk.