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After Diwali, the pollution level increases significantly in Delhi and other cities. Due to firecrackers and smoke, harmful particles spread in the air, which puts pressure on breathing and heart. This time is especially sensitive for heart patients. Polluted air can directly affect the heart and nerves, causing irregular heartbeat or increased blood pressure.
increasing pollution Heart patients may have problems like difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, fast or irregular heartbeat. PM2.5 and PM10 particles present in the air can cause swelling in the veins, which increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. Prolonged exposure to pollution affects the functioning of the heart and blood pressure can become unstable. In such a situation, let us know whether heart patients should do exercise at this time or not.
Dr. Ajit Jain in the Cardiology Department at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital. It is said that it is risky for heart patients to exercise outside due to increasing pollution. Breathing polluted air puts extra pressure on the lungs and heart. Due to this, blood pressure can increase, heartbeat can become irregular and in serious cases the risk of heart attack also increases. In such a situation, avoid running or jogging outside at this time.
Limit exercise to indoor activities like light stretches, yoga or moderate walks. Wearing masks, using air purifiers and checking pollution levels are also beneficial. Every patient should do exercise as per the doctor's advice according to his condition. Light activity done indoors has safe benefits for the heart.
Avoid going out when pollution levels are high.
Keep air purifier and good ventilation in the house.
Do light exercises like stretching and yoga indoors.
Wear a mask if it is necessary to go out.
Take medicine regularly and monitor blood pressure.
If you have unusual chest pain or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately.
