A Doctors Tells you how to Protect Yourself from Pollution

(Reporters Today) : As Delhi-NCR grapples with toxic air again,everyone is worried about  what they should or should not be doing to protect themselves from the severe pollution.Doctor Mrinal Sircar tells you the do’s and don’ts:

How does this pollution affect us?    Answer:Your eyes,respiratory tract, skin all suffer because they are exposed.Through mouth and nose pollutants go to intestine as well.

What precautions can we take?    Answer:Avoid going outdoors and stay indoors as much as possible.When travelling in vehicle close windows and switch on the AC.Avoid going out early in the morning when the smog is dense.Use wet mops to clean floors.Avoid using carpets as they provide surface for particulates to settle on.Avoid vigorous exercise,particularly breathing exercises.

Do masks help?    Answer:Very little.High quality masks worn very tightly would help.

What about air-purifiers?     Answer:I am skeptical about ther effectivesness,because rooms are not air-tight.