10 ways to protect your kids from pollution

With the increasing perils of widespread pollution all over the city, it has become almost impossible to stay safe from its harmful effects. Children are more prone to air borne diseases and thus tend to have severe health implications in comparison to adults because their organs are more vulnerable.
So here are 10 ways you can guard your children:
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Avoid getting caught in long traffic jams and if you do, keep your window panes closed.

Use handkerchiefs and glasses to protect their face and eyes.

Make sure they take a bath or rinse their mouth and change their clothes after returning back from outside.

Children should avoid playing in areas that are more exposed to smoke emissions.

Avoid walking on busy roads and inhabiting in densely populated and shabby colonies. They can use masks for protecting themselves from diseases.

Make your kids practice breathing exercises. They will be doubly beneficial if practiced in a cleaner greener place. If not, practice indoors.

N95 is a respiratory protective device designed for filtering out airborne particles. It also prevents the wearer from breathing in very small particles that may be in the air.

Researchers have found that those with low levels of vitamin C had an increased risk of breathing problems. So, deep-colored fruits and vegetables such as berries, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, apples and plums that are packed full with antioxidants are good for you.

There have been enough studies to establish the efficacy of having certain air purifying plants in the house. Some plants that you can consider are areca palm tree, mother-in-law’s tongue and money plant.

Air purifiers actually clean the air around us purifying it by removing microns of 0.3 and larger size to render it 99.9 percent dust free. Always keep the air filters of your air conditioners and ventilators clean and dust free.

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