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Breathe Easy: Home Remedies to Protect Lungs from Rising Air Pollution.
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News18•03-10-2026, 17:32
Breathe Easy: Home Remedies to Protect Lungs from Rising Air Pollution.
- •Children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions need extra caution in increasing pollution.
- •Dust, smoke, and fine particulate matter can exacerbate cough, sore throat, blocked nose, and breathing difficulties.
- •The Ministry of AYUSH suggests traditional remedies like dry ginger with jaggery, turmeric milk, and tulsi juice with honey for mild symptoms.
- •Steam inhalation and gargling with lukewarm salt or turmeric water can provide relief for blocked nose and sore throat.
- •Yoga poses like Bhujangasana, Gomukhasana, Nadi Shodhana, and Bhramari Pranayama can aid respiratory health, but consult a doctor for severe symptoms.
Key Questions Answered
Traditional home remedies for mild cold or cough include taking dry ginger with jaggery, turmeric milk, or tulsi juice mixed with honey. Taking steam and gargling with lukewarm salt or turmeric water can also help relieve blocked noses and sore throats.
Yoga asanas such as Bhujangasana and Gomukhasana can be practiced according to one's capacity, alongside breathing exercises like Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari Pranayama.
You should consult a doctor if you experience severe difficulty in breathing, a persistent cough, chest pain, severe wheezing, or shortness of breath instead of relying solely on home remedies.
