Newborn babies are suffocating due to air pollution, know how to save them?
Due to air pollution, the lungs of the newborn baby are being adversely affected. Let us know how this can be avoided.
Air pollution Side Effects Newborn
The increasing pollution in the air is affecting newborn babies the most. The lungs of a newborn baby are not fully developed yet. Polluted air contains harmful gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur dioxide. These gases damage the lungs of the newborn and affect their respiratory system. Due to this, the newborn has difficulty breathing and he starts suffocating. If treatment is not received at the right time, in severe cases the newborn may even die. Therefore, it is very important to take clean air.
Many researches have shown that due to air pollution, asthma, bronchitis, and other long-term lung diseases are increasing in children. These diseases can affect the child throughout his life and hinder his proper development. According to a study, 1.6 lakh newborn babies died in the year 2019 due to pollution. Apart from this, long-term lung diseases in many children were also due to air pollution. These figures are increasing day by day.
Take these measures to protect newborn babies from pollution
Install an air purifier inside the house
Installing an air purifier inside the house is a good way to protect the newborn baby from pollution. air purifier filters harmful particles and gases from the polluted air coming inside the house. It also prevents dust, smoke, bacteria, etc. from coming inside. Windows should be kept closed so that contaminated air does not come into the house.
Don't go out of the house too much
It is very important for the health of the newborn baby not to be taken out too much. air pollution levels are very high in areas with traffic, near smokers, and in industrial areas. Avoid taking it to such places. Direct contact with pollution can damage the lungs of a newborn. Therefore protection from pollution is very important.
Plant plants in the room
Planting some green plants in the newborn baby's room can be a good way to protect from air pollution. Plants release oxygen by absorbing carbon dioxide from the air. Keeping some plants like Monstera, Erica plant, Peace Lily, etc. in the room keeps the environment clean.
Please breastfeed
Mother's milk helps in the healthy development of the lungs and respiratory system of the newborn. This gives it the ability to fight infections and diseases that may occur due to pollution. Therefore, breastfeeding should be done according to the age and health of the newborn.
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