VIENTIANE: Air pollution due to agricultural burning is affecting all parts of Laos, with the worst levels recorded in Xieng Khuang, Xayaboury and Xekong provinces and in Vientiane, the Natural Resources and Environment Research Institute reported on Tuesday (March 25).
People with asthma, any chronic lung disease or cardiovascular disease are at risk of exacerbated symptoms, and the Health Ministry advises people to wear a face mask at all times when outside, to reduce inhalation of fine ash or dust.
