{"id":106657,"date":"2026-10-16T14:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/?p=106657"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:10:01","slug":"smog-meaning-in-urdu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/","title":{"rendered":"Smog Meaning in Urdu, Its Causes, Effects and 7 Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every November, Lahore wakes up to the same grey sky. Cars drive with headlights on at noon and almost every house has someone coughing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most people call it \u062f\u06be\u0646\u062f, the winter fog. However, what fills the air in Punjab each winter is something far more harmful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The smog meaning in Urdu is <\/span><b>\u0633\u0645\u0648\u06af<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and it is described as <\/span><b>\u062f\u06be\u0648\u0626\u06cc\u06ba \u0627\u0648\u0631 \u062f\u06be\u0646\u062f \u0628\u06be\u0631\u06cc \u0641\u0636\u0627<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, air filled with smoke and fog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Smog is a thick layer of smoke, dust and toxic gases that mixes with fog and stays close to the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This guide explains what smog is, why it forms, how it affects your body and what you can do to protect your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#What_Is_Smog_The_2_Main_Types\" >What Is Smog? The 2 Main Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Difference_Between_Smog_and_Fog\" >Difference Between Smog and Fog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#5_Main_Causes_of_Smog_in_Lahore_and_Punjab\" >5 Main Causes of Smog in Lahore and Punjab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Smog_Effects_on_Your_Health\" >Smog Effects on Your Health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Short_Term_Side_Effects_of_Smog\" >Short Term Side Effects of Smog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#How_Smog_Affects_Different_Parts_of_the_Body\" >How Smog Affects Different Parts of the Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Long_Term_Consequences_of_Smog\" >Long Term Consequences of Smog<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#6_Groups_Most_at_Risk_From_Smog\" >6 Groups Most at Risk From Smog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#What_Do_AQI_Numbers_Mean_7_Levels_Explained\" >What Do AQI Numbers Mean? 7 Levels Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#7_Precautions_for_Smog_Season\" >7 Precautions for Smog Season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#When_Do_Smog_Symptoms_Need_a_Doctor\" >When Do Smog Symptoms Need a Doctor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Key_Facts_About_Smog\" >Key Facts About Smog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#What_is_the_smog_meaning_in_Urdu\" >What is the smog meaning in Urdu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#What_is_the_difference_between_smog_and_fog\" >What is the difference between smog and fog?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Is_an_N95_mask_necessary_for_smog\" >Is an N95 mask necessary for smog?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Why_is_smog_worse_in_winter\" >Why is smog worse in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%88%DA%AF_%D9%85%DB%8C%DA%BA_%DA%A9%D9%86_%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D9%BE%D8%B1_%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%8B_%DA%88%D8%A7%DA%A9%D9%B9%D8%B1_%D8%B3%DB%92_%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%B9_%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7_%DA%86%D8%A7%DB%81%DB%8C%DB%92%D8%9F\" >\u0633\u0645\u0648\u06af \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u06a9\u0646 \u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0627\u062a \u067e\u0631 \u0641\u0648\u0631\u0627\u064b \u0688\u0627\u06a9\u0679\u0631 \u0633\u06d2 \u0631\u062c\u0648\u0639 \u06a9\u0631\u0646\u0627 \u0686\u0627\u06c1\u06cc\u06d2\u061f<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/smog-meaning-in-urdu\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Smog_The_2_Main_Types\"><\/span><b>What Is Smog? The 2 Main Types<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The English word joins &#8220;smoke&#8221; and &#8220;fog&#8221;. Britannica notes it was first used around 1905 to describe the polluted air over British towns. Today, scientists divide smog into two types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sulfurous smog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> forms when coal and other sulfur-rich fuels burn in cold, damp weather. It is also called London-type smog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Photochemical smog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> forms when gases from vehicles and factories react with sunlight. This reaction produces ozone, a gas that irritates the lungs and gives the air a brownish colour. The winter smog in Punjab carries features of both types.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Smog_and_Fog\"><\/span><b>Difference Between Smog and Fog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fog is only tiny water droplets. It looks white, has no smell and clears as the sun warms the air. Smog carries smoke and fine particles, so it looks grey or yellow and can hang over a city for days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smog and fog form in the same cold, still weather, which is why people mix them up. Winter smog in Punjab is fog that has absorbed smoke and pollution, so on a smoggy morning you are seeing both at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A simple way to tell them apart is to watch the sky after sunrise. Fog thins out by late morning. Smog stays as a grey or yellow haze through the afternoon and leaves a smoky smell, a scratchy throat or stinging eyes.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106658 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smog-vs-fog-infographic_1-1-300x176.webp\" alt=\"smog meaning in Urdu and difference between smog and fog infographic\" width=\"570\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smog-vs-fog-infographic_1-1-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smog-vs-fog-infographic_1-1-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smog-vs-fog-infographic_1-1-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smog-vs-fog-infographic_1-1-150x88.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smog-vs-fog-infographic_1-1-450x264.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smog-vs-fog-infographic_1-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Main_Causes_of_Smog_in_Lahore_and_Punjab\"><\/span><b>5 Main Causes of Smog in Lahore and Punjab<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smog forms when pollution builds up faster than the air can clear it. The main causes of smog in Punjab are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vehicle exhaust<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Factory emissions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brick kiln smoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crop residue burning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Burning of waste and plastic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Winter weather makes all of this worse. Cool air settles near the ground under a layer of warmer air, which works like a lid and stops the smoke from rising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Low wind adds to the problem. That is why smog in Lahore peaks in early winter and eases once rain or wind returns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smog_Effects_on_Your_Health\"><\/span><b>Smog Effects on Your Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most harmful part of smog is fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5. These particles are about 30 times thinner than a human hair. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they can travel deep into the lungs, and some can enter the bloodstream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that outdoor air pollution caused about 4.2 million early deaths worldwide in 2019. Most of these deaths were from heart disease, stroke and lung disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Term_Side_Effects_of_Smog\"><\/span><b>Short Term Side Effects of Smog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most people feel these within hours of breathing smoggy air:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Burning eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watery eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These side effects of smog usually ease once you are in cleaner air.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Smog_Affects_Different_Parts_of_the_Body\"><\/span><b>How Smog Affects Different Parts of the Body<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Lungs.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ozone and fine particles inflame the airways and make them narrow, which causes coughing, wheezing and a tight chest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Eyes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Smoke and gases irritate the surface of the eye, leaving it red, itchy and watery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nose and throat.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The lining of the nose and throat dries out and swells, which leads to a sore throat, sneezing and a blocked nose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Heart.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> WHO links long-term exposure to fine particles with heart disease and stroke, since some particles pass from the lungs into the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_Term_Consequences_of_Smog\"><\/span><b>Long Term Consequences of Smog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The consequences of smog build up over years of winter exposure. Repeated exposure is linked to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/asthma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/copd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COPD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/bronchitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bronchitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, heart attack and stroke. Chest infections like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/pneumonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pneumonia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also become more common in smog season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Groups_Most_at_Risk_From_Smog\"><\/span><b>6 Groups Most at Risk From Smog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smog affects everyone. However, some people face a much higher risk:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Children<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Older adults<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pregnant women<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People with asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People with heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outdoor workers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WHO notes that children breathe faster than adults, so they take in more polluted air for their body size. Traffic wardens, rickshaw drivers and street vendors spend whole days in the worst air.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_AQI_Numbers_Mean_7_Levels_Explained\"><\/span><b>What Do AQI Numbers Mean? 7 Levels Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you how polluted the air is on a scale from 0 to 500. The Punjab Environment Protection Agency uses seven levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106660 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aqi-levels-precautions-chart_1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Punjab AQI levels and precautions for smog chart\" width=\"532\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aqi-levels-precautions-chart_1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aqi-levels-precautions-chart_1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aqi-levels-precautions-chart_1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aqi-levels-precautions-chart_1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aqi-levels-precautions-chart_1-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aqi-levels-precautions-chart_1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to 100, the air is safe for most people and your normal routine can continue. Between 101 and 200, the risk is mainly for sensitive groups. Children, older adults and people with asthma or heart disease should cut long or heavy outdoor activity and keep inhalers close.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Above 200, the air is unhealthy for everyone. Keep windows closed, run an air purifier if you have one and wear an N95 mask whenever you step out. Once the AQI crosses 400, stay indoors as much as you can and get urgent care for chest pain or breathlessness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check the AQI on a weather app each morning before you plan school runs, walks or errands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Precautions_for_Smog_Season\"><\/span><b>7 Precautions for Smog Season<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These steps lower how much smog you breathe in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay indoors when the AQI crosses 200, especially in the early morning and evening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear an N95 mask outdoors. The US EPA notes that surgical and cloth masks do not filter fine particles well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep doors and windows closed on high AQI days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use an air purifier with a HEPA filter in the room where you sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drink plenty of water and rinse your eyes with clean water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep inhalers and regular medicines with you if you have asthma or COPD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Move exercise indoors until the air clears.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smog prevention also starts at home. Never burn leaves or rubbish, keep your vehicle tuned and share rides when you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_Smog_Symptoms_Need_a_Doctor\"><\/span><b>When Do Smog Symptoms Need a Doctor?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mild symptoms usually settle in a day or two of cleaner air. Get urgent medical help if you or a family member has:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Severe breathlessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bluish lips<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inhaler giving no relief<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A cough that lasts more than two weeks, wheezing or a tight chest needs a check by a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/doctors\/pulmonologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pulmonologist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a doctor who treats lung problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Facts_About_Smog\"><\/span><b>Key Facts About Smog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smog forms when smoke from vehicles, factories, brick kilns and crop burning mixes with winter fog. Cold, still air then traps it near the ground for days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fine particles in smog reach deep into the lungs and can enter the blood. They cause cough, sore throat, burning eyes and breathing trouble. Children, older adults, pregnant women and people with asthma or heart disease face the highest risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To stay safe, check the AQI every morning and stay indoors when it crosses 200. Wear an N95 mask outside, keep windows closed and drink plenty of water. See a doctor if breathing gets hard, the chest hurts or a cough lasts more than two weeks.<br \/>\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_21465\"  width=\"788\" height=\"443\"  data-origwidth=\"788\" data-origheight=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QWNsogb3c8E?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smog_meaning_in_Urdu\"><\/span><b>What is the smog meaning in Urdu?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The smog meaning in Urdu is \u0633\u0645\u0648\u06af, described as \u062f\u06be\u0648\u0626\u06cc\u06ba \u0627\u0648\u0631 \u062f\u06be\u0646\u062f \u0628\u06be\u0631\u06cc \u0641\u0636\u0627. It is fog mixed with smoke, dust and harmful gases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_smog_and_fog\"><\/span><b>What is the difference between smog and fog?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fog is made of water droplets and is harmless. Smog contains smoke and fine particles that irritate the eyes, throat and lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_N95_mask_necessary_for_smog\"><\/span><b>Is an N95 mask necessary for smog?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, on high AQI days. A well fitted N95 or KN95 mask filters fine smog particles that surgical and cloth masks let through.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_smog_worse_in_winter\"><\/span><b>Why is smog worse in winter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In winter, cold air stays near the ground under a layer of warmer air and traps smoke and dust. Low wind and crop residue burning add to the build up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%88%DA%AF_%D9%85%DB%8C%DA%BA_%DA%A9%D9%86_%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D9%BE%D8%B1_%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%8B_%DA%88%D8%A7%DA%A9%D9%B9%D8%B1_%D8%B3%DB%92_%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%B9_%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7_%DA%86%D8%A7%DB%81%DB%8C%DB%92%D8%9F\"><\/span><b>\u0633\u0645\u0648\u06af \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u06a9\u0646 \u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0627\u062a \u067e\u0631 \u0641\u0648\u0631\u0627\u064b \u0688\u0627\u06a9\u0679\u0631 \u0633\u06d2 \u0631\u062c\u0648\u0639 \u06a9\u0631\u0646\u0627 \u0686\u0627\u06c1\u06cc\u06d2\u061f<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u0633\u0627\u0646\u0633 \u0644\u06cc\u0646\u06d2 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0634\u062f\u06cc\u062f \u062f\u0634\u0648\u0627\u0631\u06cc\u060c \u0633\u06cc\u0646\u06d2 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u062f\u0631\u062f \u06cc\u0627 \u06c1\u0648\u0646\u0679\u0648\u06ba \u06a9\u0627 \u0646\u06cc\u0644\u0627 \u067e\u0691 \u062c\u0627\u0646\u0627 \u062e\u0637\u0631\u06d2 \u06a9\u06cc \u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0627\u062a \u06c1\u06cc\u06ba\u06d4 \u0627\u06cc\u0633\u06cc \u0635\u0648\u0631\u062a \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0641\u0648\u0631\u0627\u064b \u0645\u0639\u0627\u0644\u062c \u0633\u06d2 \u0631\u062c\u0648\u0639 \u06a9\u0631\u06cc\u06ba\u06d4<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now you know the smog meaning in Urdu, what causes it and how it affects your health. Small daily habits help most, like checking the AQI each morning and keeping an N95 mask in your bag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smog is a seasonal problem in Punjab, and the same steps work every winter. Most symptoms fade once the air clears, so watch for the warning signs listed above and get medical help if they appear.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every November, Lahore wakes up to the same grey sky. Cars drive with headlights on at noon and almost every house has someone coughing. Most people call it \u062f\u06be\u0646\u062f, the winter fog. However, what fills the air in Punjab each winter is something far more harmful. 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