Diwali is a festival of lights and enthusiasm, this festival seems incomplete without crackers and fireworks along with sweets and dishes. As much as this festival is full of joy and celebration, you need to be equally alert about your health during this time. While there can be a risk of sugar level and weight increase due to unhealthy eating habits, there is also a risk of burning of hands or injury to the eyes due to any carelessness regarding firecrackers.
While burning crackers, in our excitement we forget that they can be dangerous. If you or someone close to you has suffered burns or eye injuries during Diwali celebrations, he or she needs immediate medical help. You can also reduce the risks immediately with the help of some home remedies.
Let us know what should be done if you get injured by firecrackers.
What is the advice of experts?
Talking to Amar Ujala, the doctor says that due to the careless burning of firecrackers, hands, face, and eyes are most affected. Every year people with this type of problem are seen in OPD. To avoid these risks, it is very important to follow safety measures like using quality crackers while bursting crackers, and maintaining adequate distance from the fireworks site.
In case of burn injury, one should immediately pour cold water on the wound and also use antiseptic cream on the burnt area. Let us know what other measures are important for you.
Apply cold water or a cold pad
If there is a minor burn, immediately place the affected area under cold water or apply a cold compress to the area. This will reduce the risk of pain, swelling and wounds. Avoid using cotton on the burnt area as it may stick to the area, increasing the burning sensation and pain.
Apply moisturizer-coconut oil
Use moisturizing lotion or antiseptic cream on the affected area, this will help prevent the skin from becoming dry and will also reduce the chance of blisters. However, do not use any cream, lotion, or product without asking your doctor.
The irritation caused by firecrackers may be less visible on the skin, but it can be serious in some situations. Applying coconut oil to the burnt area also reduces the burning sensation.
What to do in case of eye injury due to firecracker?
Firecrackers cause the most injury to the eyes. The chemicals present in firecrackers can cause irritation and pain, and in some cases can even cause serious eye damage. If your eyes are seriously injured by firecrackers, go to the hospital immediately. Use only water to wash your eyes, and avoid rubbing the eyes, this can worsen the problem.
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