Smog season across Indian cities tends to build from late October and linger into February, so planning daily routines around AQI, masks, and indoor air basics reduces exposure without putting life on pause. For personalised care and homeopathic support, book a consultation with Dr. Jitendra Srivastava at Sushila Homeopathic Healthcare And Research Centre, Kanpur to tailor these Delhi air pollution health tips to your household and health history.
City‑by‑city AQI context
- Delhi: Late‑October AQI often sits in poor to very poor ranges with spikes around festivals and calm, cool mornings; recent updates show swings between poor and very poor as temperatures dipped. Check a live map or dashboard before school runs or workouts to pick safer windows during smog season.
- Mumbai: Post‑festival surges can push pockets into unhealthy ranges despite coastal airflow, so masks and route choices matter on high‑traffic mornings and evenings. Quick AQI checks help shift walks or errands away from construction corridors or slow‑moving traffic belts on dusty days.
- Kolkata: Night and early‑morning inversions raise particulates, so moving walks and markets toward mid‑day can reduce throat burn and cough triggers when PM2.5 peaks. Local dashboards flag unhealthy hours and suggest limiting outdoor time when pollution pools near the ground.
Indoor air basics that work
Ventilate smart: air out briefly when AQI dips, then keep windows closed and run kitchen or bath exhausts to limit indoor buildup during peak smog hours. Damp‑mop floors, wipe surfaces, and clean fans and purifier filters weekly to cut particle resuspension in living and sleeping spaces. On severe days, avoid incense, candles, and high‑heat cooking that stack indoor particulates on top of outdoor pollution, and consider a HEPA purifier for bedrooms if feasible.
Masks and outdoor time
Well‑fitted N95 or FFP2 masks meaningfully reduce fine‑particle exposure compared with cloth or surgical masks, especially on poor or worse AQI days and near busy roads. For comfort and fog‑free wear, pick models with an adjustable nose bridge and headbands, and keep a spare for school pick‑ups or short errands during evening peaks.
Throat and eye irritation care
Warm fluids, saline gargles, and isotonic nasal rinses soothe irritated airways after outdoor exposure and help settle that “sandpaper” throat feeling after commutes. For burning or watery eyes, limit outdoor time during severe hours, use wraparound glasses for wind and dust, and rinse eyes with clean water after returning home.
Respiratory red flags
- Breathlessness, chest pain, or wheeze not settling with usual inhalers or home care needs same‑day medical review.
- Bluish lips, faintness, confusion, or a high‑pitched persistent cough are emergencies that should not be watched at home.
- Fever with productive cough in elders or those with chronic heart or lung disease requires prompt assessment to rule out infection over smog irritation.
Who needs extra caution
Young children, older adults, and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or diabetes feel effects at lower pollution levels, so plan shorter outdoor trips and prioritise recovery sleep after high‑exposure days. On cold, still mornings when pollution pools near the ground, shift walks and commutes later where possible, and wear masks door‑to‑door on poor or worse days.
Inbound and outbound anchors
- Inbound: Link to your service page with the anchor respiratory care placed in a sentence about symptom management and winter action plans.
- Outbound: Link to a live dashboard with the anchor Delhi AQI where you advise readers to check conditions before stepping out each morning.
Quick checklist: Delhi air pollution health tips
- Check AQI first, plan later; move exercise to cleaner hours or indoors on severe days.
- Use N95/FFP2 masks outdoors when AQI is poor or worse, especially on roadside commutes.
- Ventilate when AQI dips; keep windows shut during peaks and run exhausts while cooking.
- Damp‑mop, wipe surfaces, and clean fans and filters weekly to cut indoor particles.
- Hydrate, do saline gargles, and rest after heavy exposure to help airways recover.
- Follow asthma/COPD plans and keep rescue meds accessible during smog spikes.
Consultation with Dr.Jitendra Srivastava
If smog season keeps setting you back, book with Dr.Jitendra Srivastava at HomeopathyWala.in official site of Sushila Homeopathic Healthcare and Research Centre, kanpur to turn these Delhi air pollution health tips into a plan you can actually follow through winter’s worst weeks. Tailored routines, mask guidance, and symptom‑first care help families protect lungs day by day from October to February across India’s metros.