8 Tips To Save Yourself From Delhi Air Pollution

BY: RICHA KAUSHIK

When pollution levels are high, any type of activity, including running or even a leisurely walk, should be avoided.  This is because more time spent outside equals greater exposure to harmful air and contaminants.

Avoid Strenuous Exercise

N95/99 masks should be used whenever you step out. Particles smaller than 2.5 microns are both damaging and dangerous, so choose a mask that can filter them out.

Wear A Face Mask

Plants that purify the air, such as Aloe Vera, Ivy, and Spider Plant, can be used in both the home and the workplace. They aid in the purification of indoor air and the reduction of indoor pollutants.

Indoor Air Purifying Plants

Use an air purifier. Ideally everyone in their room should have an air purifier to combat the indoor air pollution.

Use An Air Purifier

To relax your airways and assist your body eliminate hazardous particle substances, steam is the best you can do. Try inhaling steam with a few drops of eucalyptus oil every day.

Take Steam Bath Regularly

Consume vitamin C-rich fruits, magnesium-rich meals, and omega-rich foods. By maintaining your immunity, a balanced diet can help you combat the negative consequences of pollution.

Eat Healthy Food

Check your local air pollution forecasts on a daily basis on an authentic source AQI website or mobile app. You may obtain a sense of the air pollution hot areas in your neighbourhood by carrying an air quality monitor with you on your commute or workout paths.

Monitor Air Quality Index

You may help minimise the concentration of airborne contaminants in your house by boosting the transfer of indoor and outside air on days when the air quality is favourable.

Maintain Proper Ventilation