Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- In light of the foggy conditions prevailing in many parts of the country, Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake urged the public not to panic, noting that such phenomena not abnormal and usually transient.

However, Speaking to Daily Mirror, he recommends that individuals with respiratory illnesses be extra vigilant to avoid unnecessarily being exposed to such environments. Normal masks that we use might not give a significant benefit against as these small particles will not be filtered by them.

Furthermore, he emphasized that the impact on individuals without respiratory problems depends on the specific substances in the air, and their concentrations, measured.

"Nevertheless, sensitive indivi...