Debris

Earthquake is a reality of our country due to its geographical location. Our people and administrators should be prepared and organized with this awareness. The season in which the earthquake occurred, weather conditions, the care of the earthquake victim and the adequacy of the shelter conditions are among the factors that affect the lung health after the earthquake. Lung problems that developed in the earthquake; It is direct chest trauma due to being under debris, bronchial and lung damage due to inhalation of dust and particles after the collapse of buildings, airway damage due to smoke and toxic gas inhalation as a result of fire and natural gas leakage. The risk of pneumonia increases as a result of lung tissue damage and closure of alveolar sacs and deterioration in oxygenation.

Stating that the risk of lung diseases may increase after the earthquake, Chest Diseases Specialist from VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital. Serap Ket Alkan said, “The danger of asbestos in the debris is an important risk that should not be ignored.

After the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes that stunned our country, the removal of the debris in 11 provinces began.