The continuous deterioration of air quality in the capital Delhi-NCR remains a matter of serious concern. On Friday (November 3), the air quality index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded above 400, in Noida it remains above 460. An AQI of more than 300 is considered very poor, due to which there can be a risk of many serious diseases, it is even 170 points more than that. Experts say that being exposed to this type of poisonous air can increase the risk of many fatal diseases. Such air can cause many serious diseases for children and elderly people.
Doctors say this severe AQI can have adverse health effects in both the short-term and long-term.
AQI of 450 can prove 'fatal'
While talking to Amar Ujala, Dr. Prabhat Ranjan of Intensive Care at the hospital in Greater Noida says, this is a health emergency, such a level of pollution is very serious and worrying, and due to this, there can be a risk of developing many serious and life-threatening diseases. Is. High air pollution levels increase the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, which can be fatal in some cases. Due to pollution, the heart and lungs have to work harder to supply oxygen to the body.
The increased presence of pollutants in the air can cause problems like fatigue, sore throat, cough, headache, eye irritation, or skin rashes in the initial conditions and can also cause serious chest diseases and lung cancer in the long term. At present, everyone needs to take special precautions to avoid this problem. Children and the elderly need to be especially careful with this.
What to do to prevent pollution?
To protect against this increasing threat of pollution, all people must take special care of some things.
To avoid pollution, stay indoors as much as possible and do not go out unnecessarily.
Wear a mask whenever you go out. N-95 masks are considered helpful in protecting from the risk of pollution.
To improve the quality of air in homes and offices, install air purifying plants or equipment.
Keep the body hydrated. Drink more water (lukewarm water) to flush out toxins and harmful particles from the body.
Use carpooling, and public transportation to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
Eat a diet rich in antioxidants and nutrients to detox your body and improve your immune system.
Such mistakes can increase the risk
Avoid making such mistakes to avoid the risks caused by pollution.
For now, avoid outdoor activities like exercising outside, walks, etc., and exercise at home in the morning.
Do not burn garbage, pla,stic and other discarded items.
Avoid going to areas with smoke or smog.
Smoking increases physical complications, avoid it.
What do experts say?
Health experts say the current dangerous level of air pollution is likely to reduce in a few days, but exposure to it right now is harmful to all people. Don't limit it only to the risk of lung diseases; studies have also shown the risk of neurological and mental diseases due to this. Being exposed to pollution is harmful at every level. It is important to take proper precautions, avoid pollution yourself, and contribute to controlling pollution.
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