As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi keeps giving new shocks, people are left with nothing but shutting doors and windows. The toxic Delhi air is making the wealthy ones leave the city. But the ones who can’t do so are left with red eyes, coughing lungs, and lifelong distress,
The increasing Delhi pollution says now man will be controlled by nature. Years of negligence, misuse, and overuse make the air of the capital city of India unbearable. The helpless doctors can now only suggest shifting your lifelong routine to survive.
Delhi Pollution Impact Forcing Citizens To Rework Daily Habits
In recent news interaction, Dr. Vivek, the head of Pulmonology at Max Healthcare, says, “We have reached an era where we need to decide our outdoor activity based on the AQI levels”. Whenever the Delhi AQI gets more than 400, everyone should confine themselves to their home away from the outside air.
The mere wish to take a walk or go jogging is now being compromised, as nature decides to take its revenge. In fact, the vulnerable group, the elderly, children, and pregnant women, need to avoid outdoor moves when the AQI turns above 300.
Doctor Lists Essential Protective Measures For Cleaner Breathing
The Delhi pollution now makes your basic need to breathe a challenge. No, this is not a sci-fi movie or a Covid era. The N95 and the N99 masks are yet again in high sales to restrict your free breathing. The expert doctor made it compulsory to wear these masks if it is necessary for you to get outside. Housing an air purifier is also not a luxury but a sheer need to protect your lungs.
What about the patients who are already suffering from a chronic lung or immune disease? Well, for them, things get more challenging, making it mandatory to get to the doctor for frequent checkups. Only the irony of this situation is, you will have to get outside to see your doctor!!
Experts Warn About Long-Term Lung Damage From Delhi Smog
Even with the lung protective measures, one cannot simply deny the effects of Delhi pollution on the respiratory system. The harmful trail of this pollution can lead to lifelong disparity.
- Children facing this air may catch chronic life-long asthma.
- Apart from respiratory illness, this toxic air leads to cardiac problems and strokes.
- Suffocative masks and confined areas lead to a lack of oxygen to the brain, leading to neurological problems.
Winter has become evil for the Delhi residents. As the Delhi pollution levels mark new records each year, you need to either shift or change your daily habits. The solution to this helpless situation seems far beyond human reach now.
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