Drastic Effects of Smog

Living with smog can reduce life by up to 7 years and this contributes to drastic effects of smog.

How did smog start?

A few years back, smog started in Lahore, and its duration affected that city for more than three months.

When this started in Pakistan, only three major cities, namely Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala were suffering. All of these cities have industrial backgrounds.

The situation now is quite alarming with the drastic effects of smog.

Smog, as its name indicates, is a combination of two familiar words: Smoke and Fog. It is now affecting the whole country, even not leaving the small cities, towns, and villages.

If the situation remains the same and nothing prevents it, it is more than possible that within a few years, a high percentage of the population of Pakistan will be suffering from asthma and other breathing problems.

Moreover, the pollutants and allergens present in smog can lead to persistent inflammation, which ultimately can cause higher chances of cancer.
These ever-increasing concrete jungles and industrialization will summon death sooner than expected. Humans will soon reach a day when every one of us will rely on oxygen masks.

Safety measures to prevent drastic effects of Smog

• Wear masks when going out to prevent inhaling pollutants.
• Use artificial tears to hydrate eyes and prevent dryness.
• Avoid drinking cold water to protect your throat and drink warm water.
• Try to take herbal teas, especially Chamomile, lemon grass, and ginger tea.
• Take dietary supplements to keep your body healthy and your immune system active.
• The use of cod liver oil capsules is highly recommended to prevent cold, flu, and throat problems.

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Important tip:

Trees are the most important detoxifying source. The more trees, the more chances of clear air with minimum pollutants.

Bottom line

Thanks to pollution and increased industrialization, smog is making lives hard. If it is not controlled, it can affect life expectancy. Safety measures should be taken to minimize its effects. Plantation of trees is the best solution ever to save the planet.