AQI,
the Air Quality Index is the measurement of the air with which you breathe, higher
the AQI, higher is the risk of public health issues. AQI tells about the
presence of pollution in the air. We should be engulfed with clean air to
survive a healthy lifestyle. AQI changes day by day and hour by hour. The environmental
protection agency is working on maintaining the AQI and finding out ways to
protect it.
Few Major Air Pollutants Are Given By
EPA.
Ground-Level Ozone:
Though
the ozone layer in the stratosphere protects us from harmful UV rays, the
ground-level ozone is as harmful as compares to the upper-level of ozone is
helpful. The ground ozone mixed with dust and pollution and creates SMOG. It
causes lung infection, breathing issues, and chest compression, etc.
Pollution coming from the vehicle, industries, and boilers, etc., react with
sunlight and creates ground ozone. The level of ground ozone increases in the
warmer areas easily than in colder areas.
Sulfur Dioxide:
When
coal and fuels containing sulfur burns, they produce sulfur dioxide and
releases into the atmosphere. When sulfur dioxide reached into the human body, it
causes lung cancer, shortage in-breath, and other health problems.
“Note:
Staying too long in sulfur dioxide can cause asthma.”
Carbon-monoxide,
nitrogen oxide, wildfire, and PM2.5 also responsible for increasing the AQI.
Here Are A Few Levels Of Air Quality Index (AQI):
AQI
range between 0-50 is considered a good range symbolizes green color.
AQI
range between 51-100 is considered a moderate range that symbolizes yellow
color.
AQI
range between 101-150 is considered an unhealthy range that symbolizes orange
color.
AQI
range between 151-200 is considered an extreme unhealthy range that symbolizes
red color.
AQI
range between 201-300 and above is considered a hazardous range that symbolizes
purple color.
“Note: Children, old people and
someone suffering from lung infection should avoid too much outdoor roaming. Also,
take care of your pets as they are too much sensitive to pollution than us.”
Clean
breathing is important to sustain a good life-though there are various breath
cleaners available in the market. Also, the add-on solutions should be taken to
clean the air we breathe.
-Avoid
excess outdoor activities like jogging, exercising, cycling, and playing.
-Avoid
going to warmer places for tracking and hiking.
-Keep
scarf and wear face masks that can control particle 2.5 (PM2.5).
-If
the AQI increases in your area try buying a good air purifier.
-Keep
yourself hydrated and avoid oily foods.
-Opt
for healthy food options and start working out indoor.
Proper precautions and on time cure can prevent you and your loved ones from
getting prone to air pollution. Stay healthy and smile!