By Admin 
Delhi Pollution: As soon as the festival of Diwali ends, the air of Delhi has become poisonous. On Tuesday morning, ‘very poor’ or ‘severe’ air quality index (AQI) was recorded in most areas of Delhi. On Monday night, the pollution level was recorded in the ‘red zone’ in most of the monitoring centres. AQI 417 was recorded in Dwarka, 404 in Ashok Vihar, 423 in Wazirpur and 404 in Anand Vihar. According to media reports, the air quality in 36 out of 36 places remained in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ level. Let us tell you which diseases are likely to occur in such polluted air.
respiratory and lung diseases
The first effect of bad air is on the lungs. Constant exposure to bad air can increase your problems like cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath and asthma. People who already have problems with bronchitis or asthma, their condition may worsen. This pollution is most dangerous for children and the elderly because their immunity is weak.
risk of heart disease
Many researches show that staying in polluted air for a long time also increases the risk of heart disease. This includes problems like heart attack, increased blood pressure and blood clotting. Pollution can cause blood to thicken, which reduces blood flow to the heart.
risk of cancer
According to WHO, prolonged exposure to toxic air also increases the risk of lung cancer. Particulate matter present in the air (PM 2.5 and PM 10) enters the body and damages the cells and can gradually cause cancer.
Effect on skin and eyes
The direct effect of pollution is also visible on eyes and skin. Problems like irritation, watering and allergies in the eyes increase. At the same time, allergies, itching and rashes on the skin become common. Due to continuous exposure to toxic air, skin aging also happens faster.
How to prevent this?
If you are in Delhi and you want to protect yourself from this dangerous pollution, then you will have to follow some rules. For example, avoid leaving the house unless necessary. Along with this, wear an N95 or N99 mask while leaving the house. Use air purifiers at home as much as possible. Apart from this, drink as much water as possible so that the toxins can be flushed out. If you are facing any problem, then contact the doctor immediately, otherwise it can have a serious impact on your health.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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