If I were to face the situation of the haze as a single, I would probably play down everything that is happening and deem those people who are queuing up for n95 mask as over-reacting. PSI to me would be just a number game. Maybe I would be more worried about my skin conditions rather than my lungs. Maybe I would wash my face more often so that the particles wouldn't rest on my skin and clog my pores.
As much as I still worry about my skin, I have no time for to attend to it. While I wasn't one of those who queued up at the pharmacies or hospitals to purchase the n95 masks, I did purchase masks online. The normal respirators as well as the 8110 mask for Elric.
You see, protecting the well-being of my family members is now my priority.
In fact, when the haze hit PSI 187 on Wednesday, I went to a pharmacy to get eye-drop, eye wash, lozenges, cough syrup, Vicks chest rub, Vitamin C and a first-aid kit. I even asked Alphonse if it was possible to purchase an inhaler in case anyone get an asthma attack. No. We are not asthmatic. Of course the pharmacist wouldn't allow us to purchase. :P
I did a thorough cleaning of the house, turned on the air-con and cleaned the air of the house with my vacuum cleaner at least twice a day - my vacuum cleaner has an air-wash function. The vacuum cleaner proved my fear was valid. No doubt the air-con is switched on, the air quality is bad. I could see lots of PM10 particles floating in the water container of my vacuum cleaner. I have never seen those before the haze came.
Again, I wouldn't have been bothered if I were a single. But now, I do not want all these particles to enter my son's little pair of lungs. Elric has been coughing and sneezing badly. He hasn't been able to sleep well at night and I am pretty sure that's the result of the haze.
I'm also worried because the childcare centre he attends is not air-conditioned. All that the teachers could do, is to shut the windows and doors, and blast the fan through out the day.
It's during such times when I wished someone could stay home to take care of Elric. If only Alphonse didn't have to attend his course these few weeks. If only his grannies could be around. If only...
While I believe the teachers are well-trained and responsible in caring for the children, I am not too sure if the haze will be that forgiving in the next couple of days.
I can only pray that God will deliver us from the haze and this little boy's cough will recover quickly. Oh yes... And pray that my n95 masks will be delivered on me as soon as possible! (muahahaha...)
To all of you reading, please take care of yourself and your loved ones!
Ahh... yes. Your lungs are more important than your skin lah. :P
Love,
Mummy Kaye
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