Smog is a fog that hangs over large cities in hot, calm weather, when the air humidity is high. Exhaust gases from vehicles, smoking chimneys of factories, factories, power plants, burning forests in the area cause smog, the main components of which are toxic carcinogenic substances.
When smog occurs, the air becomes excessively polluted. This creates a danger that all residents of a large city are exposed to. Smog has a particularly negative effect on those who have serious chronic diseases, disrupted work of the cardiovascular system, there are broncho-pulmonary disorders, asthma. Carcinogenic substances can provoke the development of cancer, reduce immunity.
Residents are warned about the emergence of smog in the media. Walking around the city can have the most negative impact on health, so if possible, they should be completely excluded.
Keep all windows and doors in the room closed. Install an air conditioner and fan. This will help you survive the summer heat and smog.
In the room, constantly carry out wet cleaning. Set humidifiers to at least 60%.
In case of emergency, go outside in a moistened cotton-gauze bandage. Change it every 2 hours. After visiting the street, immediately take a shower, change your clothes, or in extreme cases, wash yourself thoroughly and rinse your throat.
If you have the opportunity, leave the city for a while. This is especially recommended for people suffering from chronic diseases, the elderly, children, and pregnant women. If business does not allow you to leave for a long time, go outdoors on weekends to places free from smog.
Drink plenty of fluids. Green tea has an antioxidant effect. It can be drunk hot, warm and cold. In order to neutralize the effects of toxic substances, dairy and fermented milk products should prevail in the basis of the diet.
Visit your doctor and get advice on how to correct your treatment. In the presence of respiratory diseases, take expectorant and anti-inflammatory preparations: licorice, linden flowers, sage, chamomile.
