Diwali 2024 Health Tips : Diwali festival comes with many changes in lifestyle. At this time, after the heat and humidity, the pleasant and cold season begins. At this time, ACs and fans are cleaned and kept aside and quilts and warm clothes come out. Chemicals like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide reach the air from cleaning, whitewashing and firecrackers and increase the problems of respiratory patients.

The smoke of firecrackers and the fine dust i.e. suspended particles due to cold cause the veins of chest and lungs to shrink, which can cause problems like asthma, bronchitis, breathlessness. Asthma patients should take special care of themselves in this season. By adopting some measures, you can save your health from deteriorating. 

Prevent asthma attacks with these measures on Diwali

1. Stay away from fireworks

Fireworks cause air volatility. The smoke emitted from them can be dangerous for asthma patients. So stay away from it as much as possible. Avoid paint, varnish, dust, cleaning and allergens.

2. Wear a mask

Air pollution increases during Diwali, which can cause breathing problems for asthma patients. Therefore, try to wear a mask. Keep your mouth and nose covered when you go out. Clean your nose, mouth and throat every once in a while. This will provide relief from suffocation caused by dust and smoke.

3. Stay at home

During Diwali, one should stay at home and keep the windows closed to avoid exposure to polluted air. Do not go out of the house at all in the evening. Protect yourself from dust and smoke particles.

4. Eat only healthy foods

To avoid asthma attacks during Diwali, take care of your diet. Drink hot milk, tea-coffee, lukewarm water, green tea, ginger-tulsi tea and hot foods as much as possible. Try not to drink cold water, ice cream, or eat cold foods. 

5. Exercise, avoid stress

Stress can be dangerous for asthma patients, so do yoga, meditation to reduce stress. Exercise regularly. This can increase the breathing capacity of asthma patients.

6. Take medicines

Asthma patients should take their medicines regularly and keep consulting the doctor. Keep your medicines, inhaler, nebulizer etc. nearby. Consult the doctor about precautions. Avoid ignoring symptoms like shortness of breath, irritation, chest pain.