Volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has spread to\nvarious areas, including Jakarta. This volcanic ash is not a trivial\nmatter for health. For this reason, doctor and entrepreneur Tirta\nMandira Hudhi, known as Doctor Tirta, has shared a number of steps that\nthe public should take.<\/p>\n
According to Doctor Tirta, people who do outdoor activities still\nneed to wear masks, even if the falling volcanic ash appears thin.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first thing is, wherever you go, for outdoor activities, even if\nthe ash is thin, you must wear a mask,\u201d said Tirta in a post on his\nInstagram account @dr.tirta<\/span>, quoted on Sunday (6\/8\/2026).<\/p>\n He explained that volcanic ash inhaled too frequently can enter the\nrespiratory tract and trigger allergic reactions. This condition can\nalso cause disorders of the upper respiratory tract and even bronchitis\nin more severe cases.<\/p>\n The second step relates to how to clean volcanic ash that has settled\non houses and yards. Tirta urged the public not to sweep the ash because\nthis action can actually make the ash fly around again and increase the\nrisk of inhalation.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t sweep it, it will fly around more, causing more shortness of\nbreath and coughing. Spray it with water, yes, spray it with water,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the public also needs to be careful when cleaning ash\nthat sticks to the face. Tirta suggested using a proper facial wash and\nnot immediately rubbing the face to remove the ash.<\/p>\n \u201cIf it gets on your face, actually use a proper facial wash, don\u2019t\nrub it directly, because it can cause serious scratches,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He also asked the public to be understanding if the volcanic ash\ncauses an unusual smell.<\/p>\n \u201cBe understanding if the smell is a bit strange, it is volcanic ash\nafter all,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, for people who regularly exercise outdoors, he advised\ntemporarily moving these activities indoors. This step is considered to\nreduce the risk of inhaling larger amounts of volcanic ash.<\/p>\n \u201cFor friends who like outdoor exercise, switch to indoor for now.\nRather than risk inhaling more and more volcanic ash, unless you want to\nwear a mask during outdoor exercise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n As for the right type of mask, according to a lung doctor, it is a\nrespirator mask that can filter particulate matter particles. Using the\nright mask will help minimise the impact.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ideal one is a mask that we call a respirator, which can filter\nparticulate matter particles, such as the N95 or KN95 mask,\u201d said lung\nprofessor from RSUP Persahabatan, Prof Dr dr Agus Dwi Susanto, SpP(K),\nquoted from Detikcom.<\/p>\n \u201cOr other respirators that have the ability to filter particulate\nmatter can also be used; this can also be seen from the material used\nand whether it has filtering capabilities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n For children, Prof Agus suggested special children\u2019s masks that are\nalso widely sold in the market. \u201cChildren are indeed not advised to wear\nN95 because it is quite stuffy,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n In addition, it is also important to maintain indoor air quality as\nmuch as possible. Besides closing doors and windows, using an air\npurifier and avoiding other pollutant sources such as burning candles or\ncigarettes is also recommended.<\/p>\n Equally important, the immune system also needs to be maintained.\nAdequate rest and balanced nutrition will help the body ward off adverse\nhealth effects.<\/p>\n \u201cWater intake must also be sufficient; when it is like this, drinking\nplenty of water is recommended,\u201d he explained.<\/p>",
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