After Diwali, Delhi’s air has again reached dangerous levels. The national capital has once again turned into a ‘gas chamber’. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in Delhi reached ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ category on Diwali. Of the 38 monitoring stations in the city, 34 recorded pollution levels in the ‘red zone’ on Monday.
At present, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi has reached 531, which is considered a very dangerous level. of this level pollution It can increase the risk of many health problems like respiratory diseases, eye irritation, headache and heart disease. In such a situation, if you are also having difficulty in breathing, sore throat or frequent cough, then you can take some home remedies to avoid this.
Leave the house only after checking the air quality
Always check the Air Quality Index (AQI) before leaving the house. AQI in India shows how clean or polluted the air of a place is. Its score ranges from 0 to 500. The higher the number, the worse the air is considered. If the pollution level is very high then avoid going outside because dirty air can harm your lungs.
Eating jaggery will provide relief from cough
Eating a small amount of jaggery can provide relief from cough and the effects of pollution. Jaggery is rich in iron and minerals, which help in increasing the level of hemoglobin in the body. This improves the amount of oxygen in the blood and reduces the effect of pollution on the lungs. Apart from this, eating jaggery also provides relief from throat irritation and cough. However, do not eat more than 2–4 grams of jaggery daily and diabetic patients should avoid it.
always carry lukewarm water with you
When you have a sore throat or swollen tonsils, it is very important to stay hydrated. Drinking lukewarm water loosens mucus and reduces throat irritation. Therefore, try to drink lukewarm water little by little throughout the day.
Drink decoction of black pepper and basil
If you are troubled by cough and throat irritation, you can prepare the decoction at home and drink it. For this you need – 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger, 1–2 cloves and 5 basil leaves. To make this, boil water in a pan and add cloves, black pepper, ginger and basil in it. Now cook it on medium flame for 15–20 minutes. Finally add honey and drink it as is or filter it and serve it hot. Drinking this decoction twice a day provides great relief from cough and throat irritation.
Wear a mask to avoid pollution
It is difficult to completely avoid the poisonous air of today, but whenever you go out, definitely wear a face mask. The mask protects your nose and lungs from dust and harmful particles. For this you can use N99 mask which filters up to 99% harmful particles.
You can get a lot of relief from these small measures, but still if your problem is not reducing then definitely consult a doctor.
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