Diwali celebrations are over. Everyone decorated their houses with lamps and burst a lot of firecrackers. But, now it is covered with polluted air due to fireworks. This means that the level of pollution in the air has increased. During these days, people can fall ill easily, especially lung related problems can increase. According to experts, due to air pollution, when pollution particles reach our respiratory tract, the production of phlegm increases. This is the reason why nowadays not only sick people but also healthy people complain of accumulation of phlegm in the lungs. The question is, what can be done in such a situation? Here we are giving some suggestions. Adopt this and get relief from phlegm accumulated in the lungs. We asked internal medicine specialist Dr. Zynova Shalby Hospital about this. Talked to Urvi Maheshwari.
When the air quality is very low, not only the individual but also healthy people should gargle with salt water. This will help in releasing the phlegm accumulated in the lungs. Not only this, gargling with warm salt water also provides relief from respiratory problems. Children may also be advised to gargle with warm water.
Drinking lukewarm water also softens the phlegm accumulated in the lungs. This increases the possibility of mucus coming out during cough. In this way, the phlegm accumulated in the lungs gradually comes out and the person feels relief. Keep in mind that the more water you drink, the more relief you will get from the phlegm accumulated in the lungs. It also helps in eliminating toxins from the body. Not only this, drinking hot water also reduces the risk of falling ill in the changing weather.
You can consume ginger tea to remove congestion in the lungs. There is no need to tell how effective ginger is in providing relief from cold and cough. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, with the help of which the substances accumulated in the lungs get broken down and come out of the body. Apart from this, consuming ginger tea also reduces the risk of throat infection and lung infection. According to experts, drinking ginger tea also helps in keeping the lungs safe. If you want, you can also add turmeric to ginger tea.
The chest feels heavy due to accumulation of phlegm in the lungs. In such a situation, there is difficulty in breathing. This condition also hinders daily activities. Even though many home remedies are not able to remove the phlegm accumulated in the lungs, do not take it lightly. Keep in mind that if phlegm accumulated in the lungs is not treated in time, it can become a serious problem in the future. Therefore, go to the doctor on time and take medicine. However, there are several types of decongestants also available. These come in medicine or liquid form. You can use it by asking your doctor.
As you know that these days the air quality in Delhi-NCR has crossed 400. In such a situation, if you smoke, instead of getting relief from the mucus accumulated in the lungs, the problem may increase. Therefore, these days, do not do any work which will have a negative impact on your health. Avoid smoking. Also stay away from people who smoke.
