The increasing level of pollution in Kanpur is affecting the lungs. In such a situation, wearing a mask is necessary. People who have any chronic health problem. This environment can create problems for them. The number of patients reaching Murari Lal Chest Hospital has increased significantly from before. Due to the pollution and smog spread in the city, people are falling prey to lung diseases. In the patients reaching the chest hospital, difficulty in breathing, cough, sore throat along with low oxygen level has also been found. According to medical experts, particulate matter in polluted air like ozone, carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide are very harmful for the lungs. These poisonous elements reduce the oxygen level in the body. Apart from this, entry of microscopic particles into the respiratory tract also triggers asthma, bronchitis and chronic respiratory problems. There is also a risk of damage to the lungs due to this.
PM 2.5 dangerous for heart patients
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, head of the department of Murari Lal Chest Hospital, said that PM 2.5 is most fatal for heart patients. These are such tiny particles which pass through the lungs and reach the heart after mixing with the blood. Due to these, the risk of cardiac arrest increases significantly. For protection, wear a mask and go out of the house. Consume things rich in lemon and Vitamin C. Pomegranate, carrot and beetroot can also be consumed.
Irregular routine is also responsible
Director of Cardiology, Professor Rakesh Verma said that the main reason for the increasing heart diseases among the youth is irregular daily routine and wrong eating habits. Staying awake or working till late night and sitting all day long is increasing bad fat in the youth, which is making them heart patients. Junk food and spicy oily food are also causing heart disease among the youth.
When pollution increased, I remembered to plant trees.
In a meeting chaired by the Mayor in the Municipal Corporation Committee Room on the increasing pollution in the city, the Mayor gave instructions to sprinkle water on the roads. Along with this, he was asked to plant trees in the divider. The Mayor said that currently trees should not be destroyed and strict action should be taken against burning garbage in the open.