How To Treat Firecracker Burn : Despite all the awareness campaigns, the number of accidents caused by firecrackers is increasing year after year. The victims of accidents include not only children but also unknown passersby and the elderly. Apart from this, according to health experts, inhaling the smoke emitted from firecrackers worsens pre-existing diseases like asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. 

A little carelessness can take your life 

From children to adults, everyone bursts crackers on Diwali. From chhurchhuri to bombs, bursting them on Diwali is a matter of great excitement for children. But during this time, one needs to be very careful. A small accident while burning crackers on Diwali can be fatal.

The eyes are most at risk from firecrackers 

Let us tell you that small crackers can cause irritation on your skin and eyelashes. Rockets and heavy crackers can cause serious damage to the front part of the eye i.e. cornea. If the crackers reach the retina, then eyesight can also be lost.

Do these remedies immediately if you get an eye injury 

Injuries caused by firecrackers are increasing mainly due to carelessness and ignorance. According to eye specialists, eyes are weak and can easily get injured by firecrackers. If there is irritation in the eye, cover it with a clean cotton pad and go to the hospital immediately. If any small particle enters the eye, wash the eye with clean water and consult an ophthalmologist.

Apart from the eyes, there can be injuries to hands, legs or any other part of the body. So, if this ever happens to anyone of yours, there are some remedies that you can try to reduce the immediate risk.

Keep these things in mind while lighting firecrackers

•  Due to careless burning of firecrackers, hands, face and eyes are most affected.
• To avoid these risks, it is very important to follow safety measures like using quality firecrackers while bursting crackers, maintaining adequate distance from the place where fireworks are being done.
• In case of a burn injury, cold water should be immediately poured on the wound and antiseptic cream should also be used on the burnt area.
• If you have a mild burn, apply basil leaves juice on that place. This will reduce the burning sensation and there will be no burn marks. If the wound is severe, avoid using it too much.
• If someone is burnt by a firecracker, apply coconut oil. Coconut oil has a cooling effect which will provide relief from the burn. Even after healing, applying coconut oil will not leave a mark.
• Raw potato juice is also applied on burns. It is very cooling and will soothe the burning sensation and provide you great relief.

Apply cold water or ice compress 

If there is a slight burn while lighting crackers, then immediately pour cold water on the affected part or keep your hand under cold water. You can also apply cold compress on that part, doing this reduces the risk of wounds, swelling and pain. Apart from this, children should not use husk on burnt or cut parts because husk can stick to that place which increases pain and burning.