Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- The Honorary Council of the Indonesian Society of Pulmonologists (PDPI) has warned the public about the acute and chronic health risks associated with tear gas exposure, particularly when contact is prolonged.

Beyond respiratory issues, symptoms may include burning sensations in the eyes, mouth, and nose; blurred vision; difficulty swallowing; chemical-like burns; and allergic reactions, chair of the council, Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama said here, Sunday.

Tjandra explained that these effects stem from chemical compounds commonly found in tear gas, such as chloroacetophenone (CN), chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS), chloropicrin (PS), bromobenzylcyanide (CA), and dibenzoxazepine (CR).

He noted that the severity of te...