Effect of pollution on the body
Cold and the increasing pollution along with it are making people sick. Same is the situation every year. From November to January-February, a blanket of pollution starts spreading in Delhi NCR and its surrounding areas. Pollution reaches dangerous levels not only in Delhi NCR but in many cities of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. The situation becomes even worse in Delhi and its adjoining areas. Many types of respiratory infections increase due to air pollution. The number of patients in hospitals starts increasing. Worsening cases of bronchial asthma and COPD begin to appear.
Air pollution is not just harming our lungs. Many other diseases are also arising due to this. Air pollution is causing asthma attacks. Sometimes the symptoms of asthma become very severe in children and elderly people. The risk of lung cancer also increases manifold due to exposure to diesel smoke and tobacco smoke.
Pollution is making the body sick from inside
Dr. Hitesh Billa, Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist, Apollo Clinic, Manikonda, says, ‘Air pollution affects not only the lungs but also the cardiovascular system. Heart diseases are very common due to air pollution. This causes high blood pressure, which causes heart attack. The risk of coronary syndrome, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, stroke and sudden heart death increases.
Disadvantages of living in air pollution for a long time
Neurological problems- When you breathe polluted air for a long time, it can increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Cognitive problems- Especially in children, it can affect the development of the brain. This can reduce IQ and impact on studies can also be seen.
Effect on fertility- Prolonged exposure to air pollution can also cause problems like infertility, miscarriage and low birth weight babies.
Risk of cancer- Increasing air pollution is a major cause of cancer. The risk of bladder cancer and breast cancer increases manifold due to pollution.
How to avoid air pollution
Use public transport to reduce pollution. Use electric vehicles. Encourage public transportation. Use cleaner fuel.
To reduce the effect of air pollution, plant as many trees as possible. Plants can clean the air naturally.
Use new energy sources like solar and water energy to reduce emissions and make people aware about it.
To avoid air pollution, minimize the use of things that emit smoke. Keep cleaning dust and dirt.
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