Originally Posted by OriginalSunshine

I developed asthma living in Muscat to the extent it was almost copd and I've never smoked.
Air purifiers do work, but....
Regularly clean up your split acs.
Seal up your windows and doors. With silicon putty aka bathroom sealant.
Bowsher sands are not what they were 10 years ago, so that helps with dust but is sad to see gone.
Stay away from down wind of the cement factory and mine.... yes there is one.
Love as close to the coast as you can, but away from the the sq highway.