Smog: Here's how to protect your eyes from air pollution

Pollution is a major threat that has been seen as a cause for many illnesses. Pollution also has a bad effect on eyes. Proper eye care is a must if you want to protect your eyes against a number of illnesses. Air pollution is one of top reason for eye problems. A  rise in pollution can often lead to eye irritation, which n leads to eye redness, watery eyes, and a sensation of burning. Smog pollution can also lead to a number of health problems, including eye irritation, asthma, difficulty breathing, dam to lungs, etc. To ensure proper eye care and healthy lungs, you can take some of precautionary measures mentioned below-

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How to protect eyes and lungs from air pollution?

• Stop rubbing your eyes
• Clean eyes with water every day
• Use a cold mask to help reduce inflammation
• Eat a healthy diet, which can consist of fruits and vegetables. (carrot is one of best vegetable for eyes)
• Drink plenty of water
• Quit smoking
• Avoid visiting industrialised areas where pollution levels are high
• Close car windows in peak hours, traffic can cause air pollution
• Wash your hands always, after or before eating or after you reach back home

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How to protect your lungs?

• Make sure to get a convenient smog mask of good quality. Such masks are a good precaution to take before going out because y can flush out harmful toxins.
• Download some apps of air quality in real-time. Such devices track hourly measurements and can give you a good estimate of what next day's air condition will be. Additionally, you can also invest in an indoor air filter to ensure clean air inside house.
• Make sure you have a good amount of healthy food. Drinking plenty of water and an increase in consumption of healthy food can protect lungs from air pollution. Good food and water will keep lungs and liver healthy to deal with air pollution.

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