With the onset of winter, pollution has started increasing in many areas of Delhi-NCR. The air quality is continuously deteriorating due to burning of stubble around the capital. Due to the increase in Air Quality Index (AQI), pollution in the capital has reached a serious level. Due to this, the entire city has started getting covered with a blanket of fog. In such a situation, the bad effect of bad air level is also seen on health. Especially the lungs are getting in bad condition due to air pollution.

In such a situation, it is very important to take special care of your lungs, otherwise many lung related problems can make people their victims. Therefore, today in this article we will tell you about some such changes in lifestyle, by following which you can take care of the health of your lungs.

What are the harmful effects of air pollution?

Deteriorating air quality and long-term exposure to air pollution can cause damage to the lungs in many ways. This can cause asthma and upper respiratory allergies . Apart from this, the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and nerve disorders can also increase. In such a situation, you can take care of your lung health by adopting some good habits and making some healthy changes in your lifestyle.

Take care of your lungs like this

• The most effective way to reduce your risk of lung cancer is to not smoke and to quit if you do.
• Apart from this, secondhand or passive smoking is also harmful. So protect yourself from it as much as possible.
• Adequate ventilation is very important to make the air inside the house clean and healthy. So pay special attention to this.
• A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help protect your cells from damage that can lead to cancer.
• Exercise helps keep your body healthy and may also help reduce your risk of lung cancer.
• If you work in a chemical or other toxic environment that can cause cancer, take the right steps to protect yourself from the risk.