Health Tips for Diwali 2024 : The festival of Diwali comes with many changes in the lifestyle. At this time, after the heat and humidity, pleasant and cold weather begins. At this time, air conditioners and fans are cleaned and stored away and quilts and warm clothing are removed. Due to cleaning, painting and firecrackers, chemicals like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide enter the air and increase the respiratory problems of patients.
Due to the smoke from firecrackers and the cold, fine dust, i.e. suspended particles, start to narrow the veins in the chest and lungs, which can cause problems like asthma, bronchitis and shortness of breath. Asthma patients need to take special care of themselves during this season. By taking certain measures, you can prevent your health from deteriorating.
Prevent Asthma Attacks This Diwali With These Measures
1. Stay away from fireworks
Fireworks cause an aerial revolution. The smoke emanating from it can be dangerous for asthma patients. Therefore, stay away from them as much as possible. Avoid paint, varnish, dust, cleaning and allergens.
2. Wear a mask
3. Stay at home
During Diwali, one should stay indoors and keep windows closed to avoid coming in contact with polluted air. Don’t leave the house at all in the evening. Protect yourself from dust and smoke particles.
4. Eat only healthy foods
Take care of your diet to avoid asthma attacks during Diwali. Have as much warm milk, tea-coffee, warm water, green tea, ginger-basil tea and warm foods as possible. Try not to eat cold water, ice, or cold foods.
5. Exercise, avoid stress
Stress can be dangerous for asthma patients, so do yoga and meditation to reduce stress. Exercise regularly. This can increase the breathing capacity of asthmatic patients.
6. Take medication
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