Fireworks smoke harms health

• April 27, 2024

The year 2010, in Mexico, has been characterized by a number of Celebrations because they are commemorated 200 years of the beginning of the struggle Independence Y 100 years of the beginning of the Revolution .

Of course, a Mexican celebration is not complete without the presence of fireworks that impregnate the sky with light and color, complementing the picture of the celebrations. Unfortunately, despite its beauty and spectacularity, many of the metal particles which contains the smoke greatly affect health .

The colors in the lights are due to the combination of gunpowder with some metals . When a fireworks and light show takes place, a huge amount of smoke is released from these, releasing tiny metal particles that when inhaled go directly to the lungs , which brings serious consequences with the passage of time; a latent risk to health.

In these cases, the most affected and on which it manifests itself severely is in people with a history of asthma or of cardiovascular problems . Although in healthy people the effects are unknown, you should not risk it. Extreme precautions, it does not matter that do not expose yourself to these metals continuously. Do not play with your health .

If you are going to enjoy Mexican celebrations, try to stay away from the source of the smoke, and if it is unavoidable, cover your mouth and nose with a clean handkerchief, in this way the gases will seep through the fabric and will not enter fully. lungs , but do not trust yourself, this one it is not an infallible solution , it is simply an advice to reduce the effects a bit. Either way, avoid finding yourself near these elements.