Haze Day What symptoms can haze cause, and when should I see a doctor?
Haze can irritate the eyes, nose and throat and cause coughing; people with asthma or heart and lung conditions may get worse. Seek medical help if you have difficulty breathing, chest pain or symptoms that do not ease indoors.
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Common, usually mild
Watery or itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, a runny nose and a dry cough are typical when PM2.5 is elevated. They usually ease after you move indoors with the windows closed.
When to get help
Shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, or an asthma attack that your usual medicine does not control need prompt medical attention. This page is general information, not medical advice.
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Sources
- NEA 1-hour PM2.5 readings (Singapore) — National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore · official site · API / docs
- haze.gov.sg regional haze situation and outlook — NEA, drawing on the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre · official site