Health Advisory for People Travelling to Delhi

People travelling from different parts to Delhi must be careful as the smog can affect them badly.

Dr. Hirennappa Udnur, Consultant Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal gives these tips:

The National Capital is under a grave situation covered in a blanket of thick haze with pollution levels breaching the acceptable standards by several notches. The schools are off, flights are delayed, and the health minister has also issued an advisory asking people to stay indoors.

Below are some precautionary measures one can take while travelling to Delhi during this season:

Hazards of air pollution

 Difficulty in breathing

  Running nose or cold

  Throat or chest infection

  Worsening of asthma symptoms

  Irritation of the eyes and conjunctivitis

  Skin diseases like eczema exacerbate

Health tips to prevent hazards of air pollution

  Avoid stationary traffic: fumes from idling vehicles increases pollution hazards

  Avoid going outdoors unnecessarily

  Keep plants like alovera and ivy inside the home

  Exercise in greener surroundings

  Avoid roads with high rise buildings on either side

  Those with asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or COPD should be extra careful

  Improve your immunity by eating a balanced diet and hydrating yourself well

 Regulate your diabetes to help your immunity

  Avoid smoking

  Regularly clean the air filters in the air conditioners

For Appointments : Dr. Hirennappa Udnur, Consultant Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal