Air pollution has become a serious problem in and around Delhi, increasing year after year. This problem becomes especially acute in winter and during the festival season. The AQI hit a record high of 500 on Tuesday morning. In view of the dangerous level of pollution in Delhi, the timings of government offices have been modified. People are advised to stay away from this. The elderly, people with chronic illnesses, people with weak lungs and children will be most affected by this increasing pollution. Let us know what the experts have to say to avoid this contamination.
drink water and wear a mask
Medical experts advise that until the pollution level drops, go outdoors as little as possible and continue drinking water. Use an air purifier equipped with a HEPA filter.
The level of air quality in Delhi has reached such levels that wearing an N95 mask has become extremely important. Because N95 and N99 masks are very effective against PM 2.5 and PM 10 and provide better protection than surgical or cloth masks.
Do not keep using the same mask continuously because the filtering power of the mask is also continually reduced. This can make it difficult to filter ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and particles of organic matter flying in the air, so the mask should be changed periodically.
Who is at greatest risk of contamination?
- newborns and children
- retired
- those with weak immunity
- diabetic patients
- smokers
- pregnant women
- people with chronic diseases
- people with weak lungs
disadvantages of polluted air
- Skin irritation and allergies.
- eye irritation
- teary eyes
- bronchitis and asthma attacks
- fatigue and headache
- insomnia
- Increase in heart and lung diseases.
- low immunity
How to avoid contamination?
In addition to drinking water and wearing a mask, you should also stay physically active. Do exercises and yoga to strengthen your lungs. Eat a healthy diet so that immunity stays strong. You can wear glasses to protect your eyes from the wind. If the problem is serious, you can also contact the doctor.
