{
  "id": 3916143,
  "title": "Prolonged haze exposure harms healthy people too, doctor warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/prolonged-haze-exposure-harms-healthy-people-too-doctor-warns-3916143",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:27:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/28/prolonged-haze-exposure-harms-healthy-people-too-doctor-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): Doctors warn that prolonged exposure to haze can negatively impact healthy individuals, not just vulnerable groups. Fine particles in haze can enter the respiratory system with every breath, increasing the risk of coughs, colds, sore throats and breathing difficulties. Prof Datuk Dr Rishya Manikam, an Emergency Medicine senior consultant at Universiti Malaya, emphasized the misconception that healthy people are immune to haze. He stated that even those without pre-existing health conditions can experience respiratory issues during the haze season. Dr Rishya urged people with pre-existing conditions, children, pregnant women, and the elderly to be particularly vigilant, as symptoms may not be perceived as normal. He advised monitoring the Air Pollutant Index (API) and reducing outdoor activities when pollution levels rise. Asthma patients should always carry their inhaler, and anyone experiencing worsening symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): We often think of haze as a problem for the vulnerable, such as kids, seniors and asthma sufferers. But prolonged exposure to polluted air can take a serious toll on healthy individuals too. Universiti Malaya Emergency Medicine senior consultant Prof Datuk Dr Rishya Manikam explained that fine particles in haze can [...] The post Prolonged haze exposure harms healthy people…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prolonged haze exposure harms healthy individuals, not just vulnerable groups.",
    "Fine particles in haze enter respiratory system with every breath.",
    "Experts advise monitoring API, reducing outdoor activities during pollution rise."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Prolonged haze exposure harms healthy people too, doctor warns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/prolonged-haze-exposure-harms-healthy-people-too-doctor-warns",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:12:08.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}