What are the dangers of smog to infants and young children?

Smog can cause harm to children’s respiratory systems.

Smog contains a large number of bacteria and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can easily cause fibrosis in the lungs, and may also cause bronchitis or tracheitis, which can cause children to have symptoms of cough, sputum and fever.

How to prevent smog

1. Plant green plants

Plant more green plants at home. Everyone knows that green plants can purify the air. You can plant green plants on your balcony, living room, and bedroom to absorb PM2.5 particles and purify the air.

2. Install purification equipment

If possible, you can install air purification devices on the doors and windows of your home, such as MIA fresh air system. Most air purifiers on the market can purify pollutants in the air, especially PM2.5 adsorption capacity. When using an air purifier, you should frequently replace the filter to prevent secondary pollution.

3. Reduce going out

During the smog outbreak, it is best not to go out, especially the elderly and children, to stay at home as much as possible to reduce the inhalation of PM2.5 particles. Patients with respiratory diseases must not go out. Friends who like to exercise in the morning should not go out to exercise when the smog breaks out.

4. Wear a mask when going out

When the smog breaks out, we cannot stay at home and if we want to go out, we must protect ourselves and choose a good mask to prevent the smog. It is a good choice for inhaling haze. When choosing a mask, cotton is better.