How to deal with haze weather? What are some ways to deal with haze weather?

As we all know, people need to pay special attention to protecting themselves during haze weather, because if people do not pay attention to protection during haze weather, it is very easy to inhale some substances that are harmful to the human body, but most people We don’t know how to effectively protect ourselves, so how to deal with haze weather? What are some ways to deal with haze weather?

1. How to deal with haze weather

1. Minimize outdoor activities on haze days. Wash your mouth, nose and exposed skin promptly after returning home.

2. It is recommended to wear a mask when going out. In my country, most of the inhalable particles in the air during haze weather are dry particles, and the protective effect of N95 masks on PM2.5 is certain. Medical surgical masks and activated carbon masks also have a certain protective effect. Medical surgical masks have a good protective effect against pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, while activated carbon masks have a strong filtering effect on harmful gases. The above masks should be used correctly and replaced in time. Cotton gauze masks are comfortable to wear, but they can only filter coarse particles. In addition, patients with chronic respiratory diseases or cardiovascular diseases may aggravate breathing difficulties when wearing masks, so they should be used with caution.

3. Using an air purifier can improve indoor air quality. Proper ventilation is also required on hazy days. Because there will be pollution from kitchen fume, furniture pollution, washing chemicals pollution, etc. in the home, if there is no ventilation, dirty indoor air will also harm health.

You can choose to open windows for ventilation at noon when there is sufficient sunshine and less pollutants. Of course, when the haze is serious, open the windows as little as possible. When opening the windows, try to avoid the time when the haze is serious in the morning and evening. You can open the window a little for ventilation instead of letting the wind blow in directly. The ventilation time is half an hour at a time. Up to one hour is appropriate. Residents who use air conditioners to heat their homes should especially pay attention to opening windows for ventilation to ensure sufficient indoor oxygen.

4. Pay attention to replenishing water. Dry respiratory mucosa will lead to a decrease in defense function. Healthy adults should drink about 2,000 ml of water every day.

5. Increase nutrition and ensure rest to enhance resistance. The diet should be mainly light, but should be rich in protein (such as tofu, fish, etc.), and eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins (such as apples, pears, carrots, etc.).

2. How to nourish the lungs in hazy days

1. Nourish the lungs with water

According to traditional Chinese medicine, dryness evil can easily damage the lungs. Today's air pollution and other issues have caused a huge gap in climate change. For example, dry autumns can easily take away moisture, causing damage to the lung mucosa and respiratory tract. Therefore, hydration is an important measure for lung care. Drink at least 500 ml more water every day than in other seasons. You can also "ingest" water directly into the respiratory tract. The method is to pour hot water into a cup, point your nose at the mouth of the cup and inhale for 10 minutes each time, 2 to 3 times a day to keep the lungs and respiratory tract normally moist. Spend.

2. Timely treatment of colds

If a cold is not treated thoroughly, it is easy to get pneumonia. Therefore, you should pay attention to rest if you have a cold. In severe cases, you need to see a doctor to prevent the sequelae of the cold.

3. Do chest expansion exercises

Advocate abdominal breathing: stretch out your arms, expand your chest as much as possible, and then use your abdomen to breathe, which can increase lung capacity and is especially beneficial Recovery of patients with COPD and emphysema. Avoid staying in a warm room all the time. You can be stimulated by some hot and cold.

4. Beat your back more

Straighten your back, close your eyes slightly, relax, make empty fists with both hands, and beat the center and sides of the back 30 times each. When beating the back, go from bottom to top, then from top to bottom, first beat the center of the back, then beat the left and right sides. This method can unblock the qi in the chest and unblock the meridians on the back. It also has the effect of strengthening and nourishing the lungs.

5. Massage the nose

Gently pat the chest half an hour before going to bed every night, which can protect the heart and nourish the lungs. Specific method: sit upright, with your upper body straight, your knees naturally apart, your hands lightly placed on your thighs, your whole body naturally relaxed, your eyes slightly closed, and all distracting thoughts in your brain eliminated; when taking a long inhale, raise your hands and use your palms Pat the chest on both sides from top to bottom; when exhaling for a long time, use the palms of your hands to pat the chest on both sides from bottom to top. The duration of each tapping session is 10 minutes. Do not get up immediately after the tapping. Instead, sit on a chair and breathe normally for a few minutes before getting up.

6. Smile more

For the respiratory system, laughter can expand the lungs. When people laugh, they will unconsciously take deep breaths to clear the respiratory tract and make breathing smooth. It can also expand lung capacity and improve lung function.