Asthma patients should keep these things in mind
Winter season is starting and gradually the level of pollution is also increasing. The pollution level has increased especially in Delhi and surrounding areas. Small particles present in the air directly affect the lungs. The maximum effect of bad air is seen in asthma patients. During this period the problems of asthma patients increase. In such situations, they need special care. Doctors say that asthma patients should keep their inhaler with them in this season.
Dr. Kuldeep Kumar, Professor in the Department of Medicine at GTB Hospital, Delhi, says that asthma patients should take special precautions at this time. This is because the increase in pollution can trigger asthma attacks. Asthma patients must wear a mask while going out and must wear an N95 mask, and must not leave the house without an inhaler. Try not to leave the house when pollution is high. Take steam in the morning and wear a mask if you are dusting or sweeping the house.
Take care of diet also
Dr. Kuldeep says that asthma patients need to take special care of their diet at this time. They should eat foods rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants in their diet. Amla and lemon can be consumed at this time. Along with this, it is also important to do breathing exercises, in this you can also take the help of yoga. You can do some pranayam like Anulom-Vilom and Kapalbhati. However, consult your doctor before this.
It is also important for asthma patients to keep their inhaler and necessary medicines with them at all times. This is because a sudden severe cough at any time due to pollution can lead to a problem of breathlessness. Inhaler is necessary to prevent this. This will also prevent the symptoms of asthma from becoming severe.
If you see these symptoms, go to the hospital
breathlessness
low oxygen level in the body
heavy breathing at night
high fever with cough