How to breathe healthy under the haze?

Haze is the “common name” for excessive levels of various suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere. High concentrations of fine particles (particulate matter with a particle size of less than or equal to 2.5 μm, referred to as PM2.5) or aerosol pollution is the root cause of haze. Haze through the respiratory, fur, diet and other channels, from the outside and inside the invasion of the body, nothing can not be, curbing the qi, corruption of the blood, lung damage, resulting in different pathological damage. As the saying goes, “When people are angry, they are like fish in the water. If the water is turbid, the fish will be thin; if the gas is faint, the person will be sick”. Haze weather can cause people to develop upper respiratory tract infections, acute trachea – bronchitis, induced asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute attack of chronic bronchitis, resulting in coughing, dyspnea, nasal congestion and runny nose, irritation of the eyes and throat, rashes and other symptoms aggravated. How can we do healthy breathing under the haze: 1, close doors and windows, reduce going out, indoor activities as much as possible, if you have to go out, it is best to bring a N95 mask (surgical masks or paper masks are not enough to protect against harmful particles in the haze). 2. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to help the kidneys excrete toxins absorbed through the skin and lungs. 3, Intake of food rich in carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, OMEGA-3 fatty acids to improve immunity, eat more vegetables and fruits and fish and shrimp, eat less beef and lamb, especially smoked barbecue. 4, go out and return to clean the mouth, nose, face, hands and body; reduce wearing contact lenses; patients with a history of eczema should moisturize the skin several times a day. 5, due to the haze caused by obvious physical discomfort, especially patients with respiratory, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the need for immediate medical attention. 6, we inherited the classics of traditional Chinese medicine and formulated haze removing prescription medicine (clearing the lungs, haze detoxification formula, etc.) or decoction of concentrated, or decoction of tea, can be effective in clearing the lungs and detoxification, turbidity and haze removal, and facilitate the pharynx to dispel phlegm.