It’s that time of the year again. Silk zardosis, silverware and other fineries come out of the storage. Plans are made for late night card parties. Sandesh is sourced from Kolkata and delivery guys are booked for sending across those lavishly curated hampers.
Amidst family gatherings and revelries stretched over days and nights, those two triangular baglike spongy pink organs snuggled comfortably inside the rib cage; yes your lungs – are working overtime. Part of the respiratory system, they are responsible for transporting oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Breathing is something that you do all day everyday without conscious knowledge.
For a few years now, it is a harsh and unfortunate fact that air pollution increases during Diwali. Not from the crackers but also due to crop burning, vehicle emissions and climatic conditions in these months. It isn’t good for anybody (young and old alike) as it can make physical work like intense exercising difficult. Chances of asthma and other respiratory allergies increase during this season. Take for example, the country’s capital, Delhi’s air quality worsened days ahead of Diwali; air pollution surged to nearly 15 times World Health Organisation safety limits for particulate matter. The PM 2.5 concentration in the city was 74 microns per cubic metre. Tiny pollution particles (also known as particulate matter) stay in the air for long and can get deep into your lungs and bloodstream. What does this lead to?
Some of the prevalent pollutants in the air are:
There are several ways to strengthen your lungs ahead of this season. Diaphramic breathing, that is a part of several pranayams is one. Today, there are many apps and podcasts that can teach you how to go about guided breathing, slow breathing and other techniques. Aerobic exercises like swimming, cycling and jogging help too.
A few handy tips to protect you from respiratory inflammation here, because we care:
It’s that time of the year again. Silk zardosis, silverware and other fineries come out of the storage. Plans are made for late night card parties. Sandesh is sourced from Kolkata and delivery guys are booked for sending across those lavishly curated hampers.
Amidst family gatherings and revelries stretched over days and nights, those two triangular baglike spongy pink organs snuggled comfortably inside the rib cage; yes your lungs – are working overtime. Part of the respiratory system, they are responsible for transporting oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Breathing is something that you do all day everyday without conscious knowledge.
For a few years now, it is a harsh and unfortunate fact that air pollution increases during Diwali. Not from the crackers but also due to crop burning, vehicle emissions and climatic conditions in these months. It isn’t good for anybody (young and old alike) as it can make physical work like intense exercising difficult. Chances of asthma and other respiratory allergies increase during this season. Take for example, the country’s capital, Delhi’s air quality worsened days ahead of Diwali; air pollution surged to nearly 15 times World Health Organisation safety limits for particulate matter. The PM 2.5 concentration in the city was 74 microns per cubic metre. Tiny pollution particles (also known as particulate matter) stay in the air for long and can get deep into your lungs and bloodstream. What does this lead to?
Some of the prevalent pollutants in the air are:
There are several ways to strengthen your lungs ahead of this season. Diaphramic breathing, that is a part of several pranayams is one. Today, there are many apps and podcasts that can teach you how to go about guided breathing, slow breathing and other techniques. Aerobic exercises like swimming, cycling and jogging help too.
A few handy tips to protect you from respiratory inflammation here, because we care:
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