Pollution levels are off the charts, turning every breath into a challenge. Hospitals are overwhelmed with pollution-related cases, but you don’t need to join them. Arm yourself with these seven home-based solutions that deliver quick, science-backed relief for stuffy lungs and throats.
First up: the power of saltwater gargles. Mix half a teaspoon of salt in warm water and gargle every few hours. It kills bacteria, reduces inflammation, and clears pollutants from your throat.
Next, prepare a spicy concoction of black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon boiled in water. Drink as tea. These spices thin mucus, open airways, and warm the chest—perfect for smoggy days.
Fenugreek seeds soaked overnight and consumed in the morning detoxify lungs effectively. Rich in mucilage, they expel trapped toxins.
Mulled wine? No—try jaggery with black sesame seeds. Warm jaggery balls infused with sesame provide vital minerals to fortify respiratory health.
Onion juice with honey: Grate onions, extract juice, mix with honey. Its quercetin fights free radicals from vehicle exhausts.
Exercise lightly indoors—pranayama like Anulom Vilom enhances lung capacity. Pair with humidifiers to maintain moisture.
Long-term, grow indoor plants like snake plant that purify air naturally. Nutritionists recommend vitamin C-rich amla to boost lung defenses. These aren’t quick fixes but comprehensive strategies. As AQI hits ‘severe,’ reclaim your breath with these accessible remedies. Stay safe, stay breathing.
