How to save yourself from AIR POLLUTION

Air pollution is a reason for many kind of disease, so it is very important to know how to protect yourself from air pollution. 

 

Protecting yourself from indoor air pollutants

1) Get rid of dust mites. Dust mites are very small, it's not possible to see without a microscope. Dust mites eat skin cells shed by people, and they like warm, humid environments. You can get rid of them by:

Washing sheets once a week in hot water

Keeping stuffed toys off of your bed

Washing your stuffed toys in hot water often

Vacuuming carpets and furniture regularly (if you have asthma, stay out of the room while it is being vacuumed)

Using a dust-proof mattress cover on your bed

2) Get rid of mold and mildew. Mold and mildew can also make asthma worse. You can get rid of mold and mildew by:

Washing mold and mildew off of hard surfaces and letting them dry all the way

Fixing leaky plumbing. Make sure that wet areas are dry within 24 – 48 hours to prevent mold growth. (You will need to talk to your mom or dad about this one.)

Using a fan or opening a window when showering, cooking, or using the dishwasher

3) Keep pets out of sleeping areas. If you have asthma or allergies, do not let your pets sleep where you sleep.

4) Keep bugs out of the kitchen. Cockroaches can trigger asthma attacks. You can keep them out of the kitchen by: 

Putting all food in sealed containers

Washing dishes after every meal

Storing trash in sealed bags

Eating only in one room of the house (for example, the kitchen or the dining room)

5) Stay away from secondhand smoke. If you have breathing problems, it is very important to stay away from smoke. It can harm you a lot then any other way.

6) Never run a car or lawnmower in a closed garage. Also, make sure that car and truck tail pipes are not clogged with snow or leaves. This could cause a deadly build-up of carbon monoxide.

7) Never sleep in a closed room with a gas or kerosene space heater. Do not sleep in close room because it could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

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   Protecting yourself from outdoor air pollutants
   
   
   Here are some things you can do to protect yourself from outdoor air pollution:
   
   
   1) Pay attention to the Air Quality Index (AQI). Be careful on high-ozone days in the summer and stay indoors if directed. Ground-level ozone is nothing to joke about. It can cause coughing, throat irritation, and chest pain. It can also cause breathing problems and trigger asthma attacks. Kids who are active on hot summer days need to be aware of the air quality and how to protect themselves. If the air quality is poor, do less activity and try to stay indoors.

                   2) Take public transportation on high ozone days. On high-ozone days, it is important to lower the number of cars on the road. Fewer cars will mean less air pollution. If you hear that it is a high-ozone day, catch a ride with a friend or ride the bus. You’ll be helping the air and your lungs will thank you for it!

                 3) Use air Mask while going out: It is advisable to use air Mask on your nose. It will save you from pollution.