Highlights

  • Delhi-NCR is once again making headlines due to severe air pollution
  • Dr. Sai Praveen Haranath shares advice on protecting children
  • Restricted outdoor activities and minimised time spent outside

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Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

As Delhi grapples with intense smog ahead of Diwali, Dr. Sai recommends reducing outdoor exposure, using air purifiers, and taking essential precautions against air pollution, particularly for children and pregnant women.

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

Delhi has been blanketed by dense smog recently, with images circulating widely on social media capturing the city's hazy state. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has plummeted into hazardous and severe levels, posing serious health risks. During Diwali, a season of lights and celebration in India, a hidden danger emerges in the form of intense air pollution, with exposure to toxic air becoming a major concern.

Dr. Sai Praveen Haranath, a pulmonologist, recently shared insights into how parents can protect their children amidst such poor air quality. He provided key tips for safeguarding young ones during high-pollution days:

  • Limit outdoor activities as much as possible.
  • Ensure fans are set to expel indoor air effectively.
  • Engage children in indoor activities to reduce outdoor exposure.
  • Have children wear masks when stepping outside.
  • Keep air purifiers running and ensure they are well-maintained.
  • Dr. Sai also emphasized that individuals with asthma, similar to those affected by pollen, often begin using inhalers preventatively, both to control inflammation and to relax airways with short-acting inhalers.
  • Consulting a doctor for preemptive measures is always advisable.

He further recommended that general precautions should ideally start before the pollution season begins, including handwashing, mask-wearing, and vaccinations for pneumonia and influenza.

Are Pregnant Women at Greater Risk Due to Air Pollution?

Dr. Sai noted that prenatal exposure to pollutants can impact children's health. Although no direct causal data exists, avoiding pollutants and maintaining health during pregnancy is essential.

Is Staying Indoors Safe for Children?

Experts advise against using carpets, as they can trap dust mites. Regularly washing bedding in hot water also helps remove volatile organic compounds. Although air pollution is complex and lacks an easy solution, minimizing exposure to outside air is the best approach to safeguarding health.

Also watch: As Delhi-NCR's air quality worsens, here are some steps to keep your family safe

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