It’s that time of the year when pollution in India’s northern belt becomes unbearable.
The form of polluted air and smog is hazardous and can cause various health issues. However, we have to survive, because humanity is all about perseverance.
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Even though, we can’t control the vehicular pollution, the crop-burning, the crackers; we can limit our exposure to the pollution through these easy tricks!
- Cover up your face or use a mask when you travel
Factors to consider before buying a mask is that what particulate matter size can the mask filter? A particulate matter size between 2.5 and 10 can impact the lungs and can travel to other parts of the body. The quality of the mask matter as well.
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- Install air purifier
Installing air-purifies in your home might be overreaching your budget but indoor air is sometimes the only respite we have during this time, and it’s imperative we get air purifiers.
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- Fill your indoor space with plants
One of the reasons why smog is all you feel is partly because of how we lack in terms of green cover. It will organically purify the air to some extent, and every little bit counts.
- Carry anti-allergens/inhalers
Carrying anti-allergens and/or inhalers is a must to avoid coughing or difficulty in breathing.
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