With the onset of Delhi-NCR winter, the effect of air pollution is visible, the air quality index in the cities around the national capital has crossed 300, that is, to a very poor level. Air pollution and smog can cause shortness of breath, cough, throat infection, and lung infection. The lung is a very important part of our body. Life cannot be imagined without it. For people who have asthma disease, their problem increases even more. Therefore, you can take some necessary measures to save the lungs.
How to protect our lungs from air pollution?
1. Don't go out without reason
In case of poor air quality, try to spend maximum time at home. Do not leave the house unnecessarily as this will put you in direct contact with pollution. If possible, take work from home.
2. Go out wearing a mask
If it is your compulsion to get out of the house, then try to wear a mask, through this pollution, dust, bacteria, and dirt can be prevented from reaching the lungs. Keep washing the mask from time to time.
3. Install an air purifier at home
First of all, you should close the windows and doors of the house so that polluted air does not come inside. Apart from this, install a purifier in the house, so that there is a chance to breathe in pure air. especially the elderly and children
4. Keep drinking water
To avoid getting sick due to air pollution, keep drinking water every once in a while. By doing this the body will remain hydrated and body functions will be done properly.
5. Keep checking the AQI
To avoid air pollution, you need to keep an eye on the Air Quality Index regularly, so that you will be able to decide when to go out and when not.
