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Delhi-NCR's air quality has dipped to severe. Here's how seniors can protect their lungs and heart this smog season.
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Ageing lungs, weaker immunity, and pre-existing conditions (like asthma, COPD, or heart disease) make the elderly more susceptible to pollution-related illness.
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Avoid early morning and late evening walks. AQI levels are worst between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. and again after sunset.
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Seal gaps, use door stoppers, and keep windows closed when outdoor AQI crosses 300.
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Place purifiers in bedrooms and living spaces. Choose a HEPA filter device and clean filters weekly for best results.
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Dedicate one well-sealed room with an air purifier, indoor plants like Areca palm or Peace lily, and minimal dust accumulation.
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Skip incense sticks, diyas, and candles in closed rooms. Burning adds to PM2.5 load indoors. Use LED diyas or flameless alternatives.
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Use an N95 or KN95 mask. Cloth or surgical masks don't block fine particulate matter effectively.
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Drink water regularly to flush toxins. Add antioxidants from citrus fruits, amla, green leafy veggies, and turmeric milk.
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Exercise indoors with gentle yoga, stretching, or light weights near an air purifier. Avoid jogging or brisk walks in smog.
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Ensure easy access to inhalers, heart medicines, and emergency contact numbers.
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Helps clear nasal passages and reduce throat irritation. Do this once or twice daily if you feel congestion.
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Call your doctor if you experience persistent cough or breathlessness, chest pain or irregular heartbeat, or dizziness or extreme fatigue.
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