황사-Hwangsa YELLOW DUST

It has been a grueling few weeks. Spring has sprung and along with it came the kicked up dust storms. The storms are a phenomenon that originate in the Mongolian desert, Northern China, and Kazakhstan. The winds carry the dry soil particles over both Koreas, Japan, China, and even parts of eastern Russia. Along with the thick air of the season comes a slew of respiratory problems, itchy eyes, sore throats, and an onslaught of other problems.

Ways to avoid problems:

Stay indoors
Wear a mask
Wipe down hard surfaces in your residence near windows and entryways
Wash any exposed skin when you come in from outdoor activities (face, hands, etc.)
Clean all produce that may have been exposed