These are the days of Air Pollution! Though the transport and technology has made our lives easier… they have induced the pollution levels too. From industries to individuals, everyone is contributing their own way for the pollution. The harmful components in air such as zinc, lead and hydrocarbons were known to affect our health in more than many ways! From headache to lung cancer… air pollution can be a culprit for many diseases. The low temperatures and fog in the winter would turn the pollution deadlier. A few precautions to reduce the affect of air pollution in our lives are…

Living in a safe home

If you are living in a rented or leased home, you always have a choice to change it. It you feel enough signs of heavy pollution around your home, move to a home that is far from dust and pollution. A few amenities might be lost and a few more hours might be needed for travelling. Still, a residence in cleaner atmosphere would always do well for your health. If we don’t have a choice except to live in polluted surroundings, let’s make sure not to let the pollution in the house. Growing plenty of trees, installing air filter and chimney might be some of the few measures to check the pollution that enters the house.

Watch the timings:

We can’t do much about our office timings. But for other purposes, it’s better to choose the timings which involve least traffic. Odd hours in the day such as early morning and mid afternoon would be clear from traffic bound pollution. This would save time and health as well.

Take an alternate route:

Whenever you are on a travel, explore the possibility of varied routes to reach the destination. If there is an alternate route for travel, choose the cleanest one. It might take a few more minutes to reach the destination, but a route with less traffic and pollution won’t wear you out. It might even rejuvenate you with fresh air and peaceful environment.

Smoking:

Smoking in public is nothing but stepping into their private lives. Don’t tolerate anyone to smoke right in front of your lungs. Remember! Passive smoking kills you faster. Move away from the place or request the smoker to quit smoking in your presence. If you have the habit of smoking, try to cut off the habit.

Protection:

We can be saved to certain extent from pollution by protecting ourselves with a mask, gloves, lotion etc. Eat lots of nutrients and drink lots of water to retain your immunity. Don’t neglect the long standing ailments such as a dry cough. Consult a doctor as immediately as possible. Don’t forget to inform him about the extent of pollution you were facing daily.

- Nirjara.