Be careful! Air pollution is making your heart sick, not just your lungs. How to protect yourself?

News Topical, Digital Desk : In our daily life, there are many discussions about health. Some say that good sleep is necessary, while others believe that exercise is the most important. At the same time, many people think that one can remain fit for a long time only by eating healthy food. The truth is that even small things matter to stay healthy. Which we often ignore.

This is the reason why sometimes we have to face diseases that we cannot even think about. Especially with increasing age, some problems that affect the body and mind silently enter our lives. One of them is air pollution. Whenever there is talk about it, the discussion is only about cough, allergy or breathing problems.

Inflammation increases in the body

The doctor said that polluted air contains very small harmful particles, such as dust, smoke and gases emitted by factories and vehicles, which you do not always see or feel, yet these small particles go deep inside the lungs and reach the blood. After reaching the body, they   cause inflammation in your blood vessels , which causes the arteries to harden.

The risk of these diseases increases

The result is that you can suffer from heart disease and  high blood pressure  . Apart from this, the risk of stroke and heart attack also increases. The most dangerous air pollution for the heart is called PM2.5. These are very small particles. 30 times smaller than the hair of humans. Due to being so small, they easily reach the blood through our lungs.

Who is most at risk?

Over time, these damage the arteries and can cause diseases like atherosclerosis (problem of clogging of arteries, Atherosclerosis). The elderly are most at risk of this. At the same time, people suffering from heart disease also need to be careful.

No symptoms are felt immediately

The doctor said that even healthy people can be affected by prolonged exposure to pollution. The most dangerous thing is that you do not feel any symptoms immediately. Air pollution silently damages your heart. Therefore, it is important that you take precautions. Even if you feel that everything is fine, do get a routine checkup done.

Easy ways to keep your heart healthy

• Check the air quality (AQI) of your area through an app or website. Avoid going outside when pollution is high.
• Avoid walking or exercising near heavy traffic, especially when commuting to and from work.
• Wear a mask if you go out on polluted days.
• Use an air purifier to keep the air inside the house clean.
• Take a healthy diet.
• Keep yourself active.
• Get regular checkups, especially if you are over 50.

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