The problem of pollution has again started getting worse in North and Central India including Delhi NCR. The air in many cities has become very bad. Construction work has been banned in some areas. Schools have also had to be closed. Many other restrictions have also been imposed. This time such a situation has arisen even before Diwali.

There is also a large section that argues that Diwali firecrackers are not the cause of pollution. But this has to be understood seriously. Even if Diwali firecrackers are not the cause of overall pollution, burning of firecrackers releases chemical gases into the atmosphere, which will only worsen the situation. These poisonous gases and microscopic particles present in the atmosphere are the biggest threat to human life. In such a situation, celebrate the festival with caution, so that the lamps of 'health' keep burning in the form of longevity in life.

Fog spreads due to slow wind speed

As soon as winter starts, fog starts appearing in the sky. During this time, wind speed decreases and humidity starts increasing, due to which smoke and fog become stable. This increases the level of pollution in the atmosphere. It contains many chemical gases and microscopic particles, which are harmful to health.

Pollution can be reduced by staying away from firecrackers

The gases most responsible for polluting the air are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur nitrate nitrogen oxide, etc. Burning of firecrackers on Diwali further increases the level of deadly carbon monoxide in the atmosphere. Therefore, by staying away from firecrackers, we can reduce the level of carbon monoxide. This gas affects the lungs more. If this gas enters a person suffering from heart disease, it dissolves in the blood. Due to this, when the blood gets pumped from the heart to other parts of the body, this gas spreads with it throughout the body. Due to this the amount of oxygen in the body reduces. In such a situation the risk of heart attack increases.

Pollution makes the body home to diseases

Due to increasing pollution or staying in polluted air for a long time, many types of problems can occur. Generally, its symptoms are cough, blocked nose and throat, pain in the throat, difficulty in breathing, burning sensation or watering of eyes and redness, etc. Living in a polluted environment increases the risk of many dangerous diseases:

  • Effects of asthma
  • having a heart attack
  • having a premature or low birth weight baby
  • Infant death in the womb
  • congenital diseases in infants
  • impaired physical development of the child
  • lung cancer
  • COPD getting out of control
  • Swelling and irritation in lung tissue

Be cautious like this

  1. People already suffering from any disease like asthma, COPD, chronic inflammatory lung disease, heart disease, etc. should avoid going out in the morning and evening.
  2. Patients who already have respiratory disease should take extra precautions such as following medication regimens, wearing masks, and avoiding exposure to cold air.
  3. Air pollution affects children, the elderly, and pregnant women more. They can avoid health-related problems by keeping their daily routine limited. One should avoid going out for a morning walk or any other activity in winter.
  4. During this period, one should avoid eating cold things like cold drinks, and ice cream. Also, fast food and canned foods should be avoided.
  5. Yoga and exercise can be very effective. But these days it would be better to do it indoors only. This will protect from cold and fog. Doing exercise, yoga, and pranayam will help in increasing lung capacity.

Keep your lungs healthy like this

  • In case of pollution, patients should do exercise and yoga at home instead of exercising outside.
  • Stretching exercises, aerobics, deep breathing exercises. This will increase lung strength.
  • Eat easily digestible and nutritious food. Do not eat stale food.
  • Take hot water-steam. Drink lukewarm water, this will provide relief from a throat infection.
  • Do not stop medicines like respiratory inhalers etc. Consult a doctor on time.

Keep your immunity healthy like this

  • Eat garlic regularly. It contains a sufficient amount of antibiotic elements.
  • Consumption of mushrooms helps in the formation of white blood cells.
  • Carrot beetroot increases red blood cells in the body.
  • By consuming green vegetables the body gets adequate vitamins and proteins.
  • Consume spinach, soya, bathua.
  • Seasonal fruits like apples, grapes, pomegranates, papaya, oranges, etc. provide abundant amounts of vitamins.
  • Green tea is an antioxidant. It kills the bad bacteria of the small intestine.
  • Figs contain fiber, manganese, and potassium. Its antioxidants control sugar levels.
  • Ginger contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory elements. It reduces inflammation in the body.
  • Drink five liters of water throughout the day. Avoid consumption of cold drinks, fast food, and junk food.

Keep these things in mind

  • Take your medicines regularly and wear a mask.
  • Avoid going out if not necessary.
  • Avoid exposure to cold air.
  • Avoid burning coal-based heaters, biomass, and fuel.