Comments on: The nitty gritty on Beijing's air http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:13:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: brianna http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-3230 brianna Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:25:21 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-3230 This Article consisting lot of information .. Thanks for sharing this with us. ------------------ brianna <a href="http://www.a.h.infosource.com" rel="nofollow">A.H. Infosource</a This Article consisting lot of information .. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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]]> By: Sue Co Springs http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2895 Sue Co Springs Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:32:32 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2895 No, the athletes should not apologize!!! We lived in Hawaii for 3 years and once in awhile would get something called VOG (volcanic smog). I was an avid runner at the time and it would make gasp for air. It would also send my son into an asthma attack. What was the IOC thinking?? No, the athletes should not apologize!!! We lived in Hawaii for 3 years and once in awhile would get something called VOG (volcanic smog). I was an avid runner at the time and it would make gasp for air. It would also send my son into an asthma attack. What was the IOC thinking??

]]> By: jackie http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2889 jackie Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:01:18 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2889 In my opinion, in the future, it may be necessary to have the Olympics at enviornmental healthy places on the planet. This may be a good thing because it will cause competition in countires than can provide the level of clean air necessary for all our athletes. In my opinion, in the future, it may be necessary to have the Olympics at enviornmental healthy places on the planet. This may be a good thing because it will cause competition in countires than can provide the level of clean air necessary for all our athletes.

]]> By: frank http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2888 frank Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:10:39 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2888 It was quite appropriate and brave for the athletes to wear masks when the level of pollution is so high. Pollution of this level can also contribute to heart attacks, and can increase the risk of illness or death in people exposed, as was shown by studies done in Los Angeles. Children are especially sensitive. That the Chinese government puts appeareance and "face" above both their own population's health and that of the visiting athletes should come as no surprise to anyone who reviews their behavior and record not only in Tibet, but also the massacre of their own people inTienneman Square... It was quite appropriate and brave for the athletes to wear masks when the level of pollution is so high. Pollution of this level can also contribute to heart attacks, and can increase the risk of illness or death in people exposed, as was shown by studies done in Los Angeles. Children are especially sensitive. That the Chinese government puts appeareance and "face" above both their own population's health and that of the visiting athletes should come as no surprise to anyone who reviews their behavior and record not only in Tibet, but also the massacre of their own people inTienneman Square...

]]> By: Ann http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2884 Ann Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:55:37 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2884 I've been to China twice in the past 18 months (just returned last week). The air quality has improved a little but it's still quite poor. Each time, i stayed for 10 days and only experienced 1 day where i was able to see look out my hotel window and clearly see buildings beyond 1/4 mile away. Other days, it looks like Gotham city; all gray and foggy and misty due to the air pollution. Moreover, my allergies kicked in full-time during those 2 trips. Sanitation of food can also be a problem, even in nice 4/5 star hotels. I was over there for work both trips but i would not go back over for any pleasure trips. If you need to go, get in, do what you need to do, and get out as fast as you can. It's a shame since it was a beautiful country. Whatever you do, don't even brush your teeth with the water out of the faucet or eat anything that was not cooked/heated. I wasn't as careful about the food the second time and had intestinal issues for days. Getting tested for parasitic worms. I've been to China twice in the past 18 months (just returned last week). The air quality has improved a little but it's still quite poor. Each time, i stayed for 10 days and only experienced 1 day where i was able to see look out my hotel window and clearly see buildings beyond 1/4 mile away. Other days, it looks like Gotham city; all gray and foggy and misty due to the air pollution. Moreover, my allergies kicked in full-time during those 2 trips. Sanitation of food can also be a problem, even in nice 4/5 star hotels. I was over there for work both trips but i would not go back over for any pleasure trips. If you need to go, get in, do what you need to do, and get out as fast as you can. It's a shame since it was a beautiful country. Whatever you do, don't even brush your teeth with the water out of the faucet or eat anything that was not cooked/heated. I wasn't as careful about the food the second time and had intestinal issues for days. Getting tested for parasitic worms.

]]> By: Mike http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2883 Mike Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:40:31 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2883 It is silly to think that the Beijing officials or officials from an authoritarian country cares about any individual's health. It is ridiculous for them to extend their big brotherliness on the poor athlete. I think all athlete attending the event and all spectators should wear a mask. It is silly to think that the Beijing officials or officials from an authoritarian country cares about any individual's health. It is ridiculous for them to extend their big brotherliness on the poor athlete. I think all athlete attending the event and all spectators should wear a mask.

]]> By: Jon http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2876 Jon Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:57:32 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2876 We are planning a trip to China next April. We will be there for 4 days .(as part of a longer cruise) How effective are the masks? (N95?) My wife has some problem with environmental Asthma. We are planning a trip to China next April. We will be there for 4 days .(as part of a longer cruise) How effective are the masks? (N95?) My wife has some problem with environmental Asthma.

]]> By: Maureen http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2872 Maureen Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:58:45 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2872 I think it is a real concern. The air in China ultimately becomes the air we all breathe as it mixes into the global atmosphere. The Chinese government needs a wake up call to install environmental policy to improve their air quality. Actions (like the athletes made by wearing masks due to health concerns) should be taken seriously and not defensively. I think it is a real concern. The air in China ultimately becomes the air we all breathe as it mixes into the global atmosphere. The Chinese government needs a wake up call to install environmental policy to improve their air quality. Actions (like the athletes made by wearing masks due to health concerns) should be taken seriously and not defensively.

]]> By: Anna K.,Ithaca College http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2871 Anna K.,Ithaca College Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:39:41 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2871 Would you expect someone to apologize for not drinking the water in mexico? Would you expect someone to apologize for not drinking the water in mexico?

]]> By: Joanna http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/the-nitty-gritty-on-beijings-air/#comment-2849 Joanna Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:07:30 +0000 http://cnnpagingdrgupta.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-2849 I just returned from Beijing less then a month ago and I have to say that I couldn't imagine having to compete in that air. As if the heat and humidity aren't bad enough to compete in, you have to add the smog as well. Sometimes I found walking around in it bad enough, and all my pictures look like I was walking around in a thick fog. I don't think the athletes should apologize for wearing masks, they're just trying to stay in top form. And isn't that what the Olympics are about, The top athletes in the world competing against each other at their peak levels. I just returned from Beijing less then a month ago and I have to say that I couldn't imagine having to compete in that air. As if the heat and humidity aren't bad enough to compete in, you have to add the smog as well. Sometimes I found walking around in it bad enough, and all my pictures look like I was walking around in a thick fog. I don't think the athletes should apologize for wearing masks, they're just trying to stay in top form. And isn't that what the Olympics are about, The top athletes in the world competing against each other at their peak levels.

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