Precautions for Asthma Patients this Diwali
Do’s
- Remain indoors to avoid exposure to smoke of crackers
- Cover your face with hanky or mask while venturing out
- Do repeated hand washing to prevent infection
- Do Relaxed and deep breathing exercise like pranayam
- Do steam inhalation 2 or 3 times a day to keep your mucous soft and prevent congestion
- Continue preventive and controller inhalers therapy even if you are fine
- Get vaccination for common cold and flu
Dont’s
- Avoid crackers of any kind because smoke from any source is harmful
- Avoid outdoor exercises
- Avoid oily food as bloating of stomach can be a trigger
- Keep away from dust while your house is being cleaned
- Avoid lighting Diyas and candles inside your house to prevent indoor air pollution
- Avoid cooking which produces a lot of smoke
General Precautions
| Action / Karma | Reaction / Fruit |
| Stay indoors | Avoid peak pollution hours |
| Candles & Diyas in balcony / outdoors | Avoid self – created Indoor Pollution |
| Air Conditioners without much cooling | Filtered / Cleaner Indoor Air |
Avoid too many sweets / fried foods
| Maintain a healthy balance |
Do’s For those with Allergies / Sensitive Airways
| Action / Karma | Reaction / Fruit |
Stay away from people suffering from respiratory symptoms
| Avoid air borne infections |
| Consult your doctor for extra medications for few days | Protect your child against triggers |
| Consult your doctor for increase in preventers | Protect your child against acute exacerbations |
| Minimize use of cosmetics | Avoid skin allergies |
| Avoid scented candles / perfumes | Avoid Emergencies |
| Make sure you have all emergency medications | Plan for Emergencies |
This advisory is from our Health Partner Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
