Expert-Approved Ways To Protect Your Home And Lungs Before AQI Levels Worsen

Each year, as the festive lights go up, a thick grey haze begins to settle over many Indian cities. The air turns heavy, the mornings smell faintly of smoke, and conversations shift to Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. While many wait for the AQI to improve before acting, experts warn that by then, the damage may already be done. Preparing early, for both your body and your home, is the only real protection against the annual smog surge.

The Invisible Threat

“People often underestimate the impact of air pollution on their health as they wait for the AQI to improve. By the time precautions are taken, the harmful effects may have already begun," cautions Dr. Bandana Mishra, Consultant – Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram.

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