Air pollution: Tips to protect yourself from toxic air

Post festival season, the deteriorating air quality has become a cause of concern with AQI in northern parts of India reaching hazardous levels. Here are tips by Dr Paritosh Baghel, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim to protect yourself from the toxic air.

Published on: Nov 15, 2021 3:19 PM IST

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Exposure to toxic pollutants can pose a grave health risk and put us at risk of lung diseases, heart diseases, irritation in eyes, nose and throat, and even cancer. It is important to safeguard ourselves from air pollution by following these expert tips. (Pixabay, Pexels)

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Stay indoors as much as possible (Pixabay)

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Wear N95 masks instead of cloth ones in these extreme conditions (Pexels)

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Avoid exercising outdoors, especially in the mornings, when there is smog (smoke + fog); prefer exercising indoors (Pixabay)

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Restrain from burning items as fine particles from smoke are equally bad for health

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Use air purifiers, if possible, to keep the air clean, and change filters at regular intervals

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Plant saplings like Peace Lily, Aloe Vera, Spider Plant as they act as natural air purifiers. This will help you to breathe indoors easy (Pixabay)

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Don’t smoke indoors. Try to not smoke at all. (Pixabay)

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Stay hydrated and eat immunity-boosting fruits, vegetables, and legumes (Pixabay)

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Teach children and elderly in the family the importance of mask-wearing, which would be a good way to safeguard oneself from air pollution, even after we have successfully tackled the Covid-19 pandemic (Pexels)