Air Pollution: Danger of air pollution is increasing, pregnant women are at greater risk, protect yourself like this

Air Pollution Side effects: Since the beginning of this month, the level of pollution has been increasing in many areas including Delhi-NCR. In such a situation, doctors have alerted. Doctors say that from now on people will have to protect themselves from air pollution. For this, doctors have shared some tips.

Air Pollution effects on body: With the change in weather and onset of cold, the level of air pollution has started increasing in many areas including Delhi and NCR. In view of the increasing danger, orders have also been given to start the first phase of GRAP in Delhi-NCR. Pollution also has a serious impact on health. This causes diseases like lung infection, asthma and bronchitis. Pregnant women and small children are most at risk from pollution. Doctors say that pregnant women will have to take care of their health from now on. This is because the level of pollution will increase in the coming days. If precautions are taken now, serious danger can be avoided in the future.

Dr. Ritu Sethi, Associate Director (Obstetrics and Gynecology) and Director of Aura Specialty Clinic at Max Hospitals, Gurugram, says that due to increase in air pollution, people face many problems. People who already have respiratory diseases are at greater risk.

Especially pregnant women and children face more problems due to increasing pollution, although the pollution is not much now, but it will increase in the coming days. In such a situation, it is necessary to take protection from now on. If we do not protect ourselves from pollution, a pregnant woman may face many problems.

Pregnant women at risk

Dr. Ritu Shethi says that due to increase in the level of air pollution, pregnant women suffer from respiratory problems. For women who already have asthma, their disease suddenly starts increasing. Even if there is no asthma attack, there may be trouble in breathing. Along with this there is also nervousness.

Increasing pollution can also affect the child of a pregnant woman. The child may need to be admitted to the ICU after birth. In some cases, there is also a risk of premature birth. In such a situation, women will have to protect themselves from air pollution. For this you can follow these tips.

protect yourself like this

do breathing exercises

Do not leave the house in the morning

If you are having trouble breathing, consult a doctor

do yoga every morning

If there is more pollution then go out wearing a mask