It is important to keep the respiratory system healthy in the cold of winter

Winter is generally considered to be the summer season. Even in a city like Mumbai, people are waiting for winter. But this same winter also brings pollution with it. This season, especially in cities like Delhi and Mumbai, many people have difficulty breathing due to rising levels of dust and toxic gases in the air. Winter is also a difficult time for patients with asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Children and the elderly in particular are more prone to shortness of breath in winter.

However, in the present age of hygiene, hygiene has become an essential part of our lives and frequent hand washing has become a necessary procedure. The benefit of this is that the virus that sticks to the hands in winter enters our body through our nose and mouth. This gives us the benefit of keeping our hands clean.

But just as it is important to keep our hands clean, it is also important to take care of our nose. Various viruses, germs, and allergens can enter the air through the nose and make our respiratory system sick. Therefore, it is necessary to follow some rules to keep the nose clean.

Doctors recommend saline wash to keep nose clean. Cleaning the nose by mixing salt in water, especially during winter, can protect our sinuses and respiratory system from many toxins that cause allergies.

Doctors recommend some steroids or medicines for nasal allergies. It is also advisable to clean the nose with saline water before taking such medicine. Doing so can make medicine and steroids work more efficiently.

There is a saying that treatment is better than caution. Many medications are even more beneficial if caution is exercised, especially in winter.

It is important to note that allergies are usually caused by contaminated air. Then it is better to stay away from such polluted air.

Pay close attention to your area's air quality index. Avoid going out on days when pollution is high. Use a mask if you need to go out. Thus the mask has become an essential tool in today's times.

As with all things, regular exercise is essential. But keep in mind to avoid working in the open when the level of pollution is high. Another important thing to keep the respiratory system healthy is ventilation in the house. This matter is getting out of the attention of many people. The kitchen in particular must have ventilation. Today there are many types of chimneys that can be used to blow out the smoke in the kitchen. The most important thing is to keep the respiratory system healthy. Keeping the body active. Regular exercise reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the body. And the amount of oxygen increases. Thus with a few simple steps and precautions we can keep our respiratory system healthy even while enjoying the cold of winter.

- Umesh Thakkar