Tips To Prevent Pollution:  Air pollution becomes a serious problem after the festival of Diwali. The air quality deteriorates due to the smoke emitted from firecrackers and it can be harmful to our health. Let us know how to protect ourselves from air pollution after Diwali.

Stay safe indoors

• Keep doors and windows closed – Keep the doors and windows of the house closed as much as possible, so that the polluted air from outside does not come in.
• Use an air purifier- If you have an air purifier, run it. This will help reduce the pollutant particles present in the air.
• Do not smoke inside the house- Smoking increases the level of pollution inside the house.
• Use a wet cloth- Hang wet clothes near doors and windows. This will help absorb the dust particles present in the air.

Be careful when going out

• Wear a mask- Whenever you go out of the house, wear an N95 mask. This will protect your mouth and nose from polluted air.
• Avoid going out during peak hours – If possible, avoid going out during peak hours i.e. morning and evening, because during this time the pollution level is high.
• Keep the windows closed – If you are traveling by car, keep the windows closed.

be in good shape

• Drink plenty of water – Drink plenty of water to reduce the effects of pollution.
• Take a healthy diet- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and green leafy vegetables.
• Do yoga and exercise- Doing yoga and exercise strengthens your immune system and you can fight the effects of pollution better.
• Contact a doctor – If you are having problems like difficulty in breathing, cough or chest pain, contact a doctor immediately.

Other measures

• Plant trees- Plants help in purifying the air. You can plant as many plants as possible around your house. Plant indoor plants like snake plant and spider plant inside the house . This will reduce indoor pollution and increase oxygen.

Air pollution after Diwali is a serious problem, but we can protect ourselves and our family from it by taking some precautions.