What are some ways to help us to be safe in smog?

1. Restrict the amount of time you spend outside.

Exercise should be avoided when it is cloudy, especially during the midday when ground ozone levels are at their peak. Try exercising in the morning or evening, or move your workout indoors.


2. Steer clear of strenuous physical activities

Exercise in contaminated air might be hazardous. As a result, refrain from running or engaging in any strenuous exercise outside.


3. Put on masks when you go outside.

Before you go outside, remember to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or a mask. It will protect you against both the COVID-19 virus and harmful air pollution.


4. Purifying the air inside.

An air purifier, whether it be central or portable, can lower the amounts of indoor air contaminants that come from both indoor and outdoor sources. The air filters in this kind of device are the most crucial parts, regardless of whether it is referred to as an air purifier or an air cleaner.


5. Select face protection that works well.

The most efficient masks are those made for industrial use.


6. Maintain Your Health and That Of Your Environment

It seems like we are always stressing about planting trees, and since the haze has started to settle in, the importance of this has only increased. The ecosystem and our health both greatly benefit from having lots of trees nearby. In addition to making the air more breathable and healthy, they are essential in keeping contaminants at bay. 


7. Make your house clean.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends against using vacuum cleaners without a HEPA filter and instead suggests damp mopping floors to minimize dust. To further lessen exposure while you sleep, it's also recommended that you sleep in a cleafavorable as few windows and doors as possible.


8. Use of wood stoves and fireplaces should be limited during the winter. During the winter, these appliances have a significant impact on air pollution. Make sure you give this equipment the required maintenance.



9. Make use of transit strategies that can help cut down on air pollution:

Public transit
Bike or stroll (with favorable air conditions)
Ride-sharing


10. If you or anybody else in your home has asthma, get a decent humidifier. Boiling hot water in a pan and inhaling the purer, humidified air is another way to take steam.


11. Consume a lot of warm liquids, such as soup and herbal teas. Anything that could irritate your nose or throat should not be consumed.


12. Purify Your Lungs

Despite our best efforts to prevent it, we breathe in the contaminants since they are essentially everywhere. Detoxifying our lungs is crucial because of this. You don't know how to do it? It is, in fact, simple. Eat some Gurr (jaggery). One element that is frequently found in Asian nations is jaggery. It tastes sweet and is claimed to have lung-cleansing qualities. It can be eaten raw or added to other foods. 


13. Avoid Smoking Indoors

Smoking is regarded as one of the main causes of pollution. Furthermore, if it is carried out indoors or in an area without adequate ventilation, it may be even worse. In addition to being dangerous, indoor smoking can aggravate respiratory conditions. It is advisable to give up smoking entirely, or at the very least, to stop smoking inside. 


14. Adopt The Healthiest Eating Plan

Nutritionists strongly advise including foods that aid in detoxification in your diet because they are just as important for keeping you safe during smog-filled periods. To maintain your health, try incorporating magnesium, vitamin C, and omega fatty acids. under addition, eating fruits, beans, and nuts is seen as healthful under these circumstances.