The
Union Health Ministry has issued a health advisory in view of the severe air
pollution in the city. People have been advised the following:
1. Remain
indoors if you have breathing difficulty and try to keep children indoors as
much as possible.
2. Avoid
morning walk or any other strenuous outdoor activity that
increases breathing rate
3. Drink
plenty of water and fluids
4. Avoid
smoking.
5. Minimize
the use of deodorants and room sprays as much as possible.
6. Avoid
the areas with smoke or heavy dust.
7. If
you have any heart ailments or chronic respiratory disease or asthma, continue
your medication as advised by physician
8. In
case of any difficulty in breathing, increase in breathing rate, palpitations
or severe bout of coughing and/or sneezing consult for medical assistance.
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MV/SK