Dos:

1. Do wear a mask, handkerchief or fine muslin cloth around your nose and mouth to filter out fine dust particles.

2. Do wear eye protection as eyes are sensitive when exposed to the allergens leading to eye infections.

3. Do wear full sleeved clothing and cover as much as you can of your body to avoid contact with allergens that could give rise to skin allergy.

4. Do wash your hands as soon as you step inside your home. Taking a bath after you get in is also advisable as allergens can get lodged in the crevices of your body.

5. Do keep yourself hydrated. Drinking water will prevent dryness inside as dust and humidity steals the moisture away.

Don'ts:

1. Do not expose yourself to this weather if you can avoid it. Stay indoors.

2. Do not set on your air-conditioning unit at very cool especially when you step inside. The temperature outside is misleading and your body will not react well to thermo regulation today, making you more susepctible to viral infections.

3. Do not put the air conditioning in your car directly on to your face and in very cool mode as the chances of you directly inhaling fine dust particles are very high.

4. Do not allow kids to play outdoors.

5. Do not eat any food catered outdoors in restaurants or cafes.

Source: Dr Atul Aundhekar, Chief Medical Director, iCare Clinics, Dubai