The level of air pollution in Delhi NCR has suddenly increased in the last few days. Taking cognizance of the deteriorating condition of the city, the Kejriwal government has imposed a temporary ban on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi till Friday. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi NCR was marked under the "severe" category earlier this week, with the PM 2.5 level in the capital at 421 and PM was 529 in Gurugram.
Protect your lungs from serious diseases
As the air in Delhi has reached the very poor category, it has become important that everyone takes care of their health, especially the lungs. The respiratory system is always the most affected part of the body when you are exposed to poor-quality air. Exposure to too much bad air can lead to a variety of acute and chronic health problems. It increases the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease, and lung cancer. The more severe effects of air pollution affect people who are already ill.
How to protect the lungs?
It is important to know how one can protect one's lungs from bearing the worst side effects of air pollution. Mentioned below are some of the ways in which you can protect your lungs from serious diseases caused by toxic air:
Quit smoking
Wear a face mask
Don't leave the house unnecessarily
Keep your body well hydrated
Exercise regularly
Do lung cleansing exercises
Do deep breathing exercises
Keep the air inside your home clean with indoor plants
Eat healthy food
Keep your weight under control
