Haze in Singapore: Doctors warn of worsening symptoms for vulnerable residents as PSI returns to unhealthy levels

A photo taken in the eastern part of Singapore at around 2.30pm on Sept 21 shows slightly hazy conditions in the area. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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SINGAPORE - Haze returned to Singapore on Saturday (Sept 21) pushing air quality to unhealthy levels in some parts of the country as doctors warned that patients with pre-existing medical conditions could experience increased discomfort.

Those who suffer from migraines are at greater risk of attacks on poor air quality days, doctors said.

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