Delhi smog‑season respiratory care: simple routines, masks, and red flags

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When the air turns grey in Delhi, the goal is not perfection but protection. Small, consistent habits go a long way to keep cough, breathlessness, and throat irritation in check during peak smog days. For personalised guidance and homeopathic support, consider a consultation with Dr. Jitendra Srivastava at Sushila Homeopathic Healthcare and Research Centre, kanpur to tailor these “Delhi air pollution health tips” to your routine and medical history.

A person walks through a foggy street in Delhi, capturing the city's atmospheric haze.

Why the air feels worse now

Delhi’s air routinely dips into very poor or severe ranges in late October through winter due to weather inversions. Seasonal spikes around festivals and stubble burning in nearby states. This mix traps PM2.5 close to the ground, which is why breathing can feel harder even on short outings.

Your daily home routine

  • Check AQI every morning and keep outdoor exercise for better‑air hours or move it indoors on severe days.
  • Ventilate smart: air out rooms briefly when AQI improves, then keep windows closed and run exhaust fans while cooking.
  • Keep surfaces dust‑free, mop instead of dry‑sweeping, and change bedsheets weekly.
  • Hydrate well and use warm saline gargles or isotonic nasal rinses to soothe irritated airways after outdoor exposure.

Masks that actually help

A well‑fitted N95/FFP2 mask reduces fine particle exposure far better than cloth especially on days when AQI hits. For glasses fogging and comfort, look for adjustable nose bridges and headbands.

Extra care for kids, elders, and asthma/COPD

Children, older adults, and anyone with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or frequent sinus issues feel the impact sooner and need tighter exposure control during smog spikes. Keep rescue inhalers accessible, follow action plans, and shift outdoor time to mid‑day when cold, stagnant morning air makes pollution cling near the ground.

Red flags: don’t wait these out

  • Chest tightness, wheeze, or breathlessness that doesn’t settle with usual medication.
  • Persistent high‑pitched cough, bluish lips, or confusion/faintness.
  • Fever with productive cough, especially in elders or those with chronic disease.
    If any of these appear, seek medical care promptly rather than adjusting home routines alone.

Gentle recovery and home care

On high‑exposure days, dial back physical intensity, pace your errands, and prioritise sleep to help airways recover overnight. Warm fluids, steam inhalation with plain water, and humidifying very dry rooms can ease scratchy throats and reduce cough triggers, especially after travel or market runs.

Where homeopathy can fit

Homeopathy is often used as an adjunct during smog season for symptom relief like dry cough, throat irritation, or heightened reactivity, alongside medical care. An individualised assessment helps match remedies to your pattern of symptoms rather than one‑size‑fits‑all choices.

Quick “Delhi air pollution health tips” checklist

  • Check AQI first, plan later.
  • Use N95/FFP2 masks outdoors on poor‑air days.
  • Keep windows shut during peaks; ventilate when AQI dips.
  • Mop, don’t dry‑sweep; change filters and clean fans regularly.
  • Hydrate, gargle saline, and rest after high exposure.
  • Follow asthma/COPD action plans and keep rescue meds handy.

Consult Dr. Jitendra Srivastava at HomeopathyWala

If you or your child are struggling each smog season, book a consult with Dr. Jitendra Srivastava at HomeopathyWala.in for a customised plan that blends practical protection, red‑flag awareness, and individualised homeopathic support. Personalised care helps translate these steps into daily habits you can stick to through Delhi’s toughest air months.

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