Dr Ravi Malik ·
Air pollution affects more than just children’s lungs. Prolonged exposure can also impact brain development, intelligence, neurodevelopmental behaviour, eyes and skin, triggering allergies and irritation.
So, how can parents protect their children? Limiting outdoor activities when pollution levels are high, keeping indoor air clean and watching for symptoms are important steps.
Extra care is essential for children with asthma. Ensure they take their prescribed medication, keep their inhalers handy and avoid exposure to polluted environments as much as possible.
Watch Dr Ravi Malik, Paediatrician, Founder & Director, Malik Radix Healthcare, explain the wider impact of air pollution on children’s health and how parents can help protect them.