air pollution triggers health hazards | patna news - times of india

by:Yovog     2023-05-25
Patna: Winter is usually a pleasant season, but it has recently become the most polluted time of the year in Patna.
Air quality index (AQI)crossing 400-
In the capital, pollution levels in cities pose serious health risks to residents, especially children and the elderly.
The worst is the effect of particulate matter, which invades the lungs and causes respiratory diseases and even cancer.
Health experts say the recommendation of the high air quality Association stipulates that outdoor contact is minimal when pollution is serious.
Many doctors also recommend reducing outdoor exercise and jogging in high air pollution conditions.
\"Air contaminants can cause allergies, cough, viral fever, lung infections, high blood pressure, asthma, anxiety, fatigue, diabetes, heart disease and irreversible lung damage.
In the past few weeks, the number of patients Patna has complained of such diseases has increased by nearly 20%.
In addition, the body is unable to recover due to temperature changes and pollution, and viral and respiratory diseases tend to extend.
A strong pathogen appears to have developed due to the spread of diseases such as chikungunya and dengue fever, which are suspected to lead to long-term viral diseases, \"city-
Dr. Diwakar Tejashwi said.
However, most people believe that the authorities have only taken corrective measures \"on paper.
Health experts recommend several steps such as using respirator masks and air purifiers at home, reducing early morning outdoor activities such as jogging and walking, keeping plants that can purify the air at home, it will be of great help. While anti-
Pollution masks topped the list of measures to prevent pollution, and health experts also suggested using air purifiers to deal with indoor pollution.
Some air-
Purifiers on the market, including carbon purifiers that use activated carbon as an adsorption agent and absorb impurities.
Similarly, it is also recommended to use ion air purifiers based on the ionization of air particles.
There are also ozone and UV purifiers on the market, which remove indoor air by oxidation and the use of UV rays, respectively.
\"Air Purifiers help improve indoor air quality by removing smaller allergens such as dust, smoke and chemicals.
Demand for Patna is rising.
The longer the air purifier works, the cleaner the air is, \"said Ashok Videsariya, owner of an electronics store on s p Verma Road.
The city\'s demand for respirator masks has also increased recently.
The pharmacy owner said that the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health provided a respirator mask with N99, N95 or P100 grade or certification (NIOSH)
It is very effective to prevent pollutants from entering the nose.
The NIOSH N95 mask filters 95% of particles greater than 0.
3 micron, smaller than PM2. 5.
\"There is a high demand for N95 masks.
The price of these masks is between Rs 50 and Rs 250.
In addition to masks made by Indian manufacturers, the demand for Chinese masks is also high because their prices are relatively low, \"said Prabhat Kumar, a pharmaceutical owner at Govind Mitra Road. WHAT TO DO?
* Use carbon, ions, ozone and UV air purifiers * avoid early morning walks and strenuous exercise, this can put pressure on the lungs * leave the plants at home to download the India Times news app in the latest city.
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