Air Pollution in Delhi: Effects on Health and How to Cope Up with It
Delhi has earned its position as the most air-polluted region of the country long ago, but the recent collision of twenty-four cars on Yamuna Expressway has shaken the nation to the core. The incident was an eye-opener on to what extent air pollution can disrupt human life.
It is reported that this year Delhi is experiencing the worst air pollution, and we, Lifeaid hospital in Gurgaon, have already received several patients suffering from illness due to the toxic air around them.
Therefore, now it is high time for us to bring to your attention the potential health hazards the Delhi ites are facing and how to cope with it.
- Asthma: Long-term exposure to toxins like ground-level ozone, nitrogen oxide, and Sulphur dioxide causesinflammation of the lower respiratory tract of the lungs, leading to chronic diseases like asthma.
- COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD, is a result of air pollution. In this health condition, the respiratory cells to lose their shape and causes obstruction in breathing.
- Cancer: Inhaling of pollutants can lead to the development of tumors in the lungs which might eventually lead to cancer. Besides pollution also affects melanocytes, the skin pigment cells, that paves the way to melanoma, the deadliest of all cancers.
- Other: In addition to the above mentioned chronic diseases, air pollution also causes temporary discomforts like coughing, eye irritation and tightening of chests.
Despite the dangers of being exposed to the toxic pollutants, the busy life of Delhi will not come to a stop. So here we lay down few precautions that shall give you some protection from the perils of pollution:
- Always try to keep yourself hydrated, as water is the best way to flush the toxins out from your body. You can also drink natural anti-oxidants like Aloe Vera Juice to detox your body.
- Try to wear a mask whenever you step out of the home. Many Delhiites have already put this into practice, but wearing surgical masks might not be effective at all. Try to weak masks specifically made for the purpose of pollution.
- If you are planning to go outside then avoid the noon hours as the air gets most toxic when the direct UV rays of the sun meet the concentratedozone near the ground level.
- If you are already suffering from respiratory disorders, always carry your inhaler with you and avoid congested roads.
Hope these suggestions would help you, and for any other help or advise contact Lifeaid, the best hospital in Gurgaon.
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