As night temperatures plunge below 0 degrees Celsius, Liu Ming, like many others, hesitates to turn on his gas heater, facing winter heating costs that could triple his entire annual pension.

Young children, the elderly, individuals with underlying medical conditions, or those who frequently work outdoors should enhance their preventive measures during periods of air pollution to avoid illness and complications.

Beyond the affluent, many young families are taking on debt to buy homes in rural areas or rent suburban homestays, "migrating" every weekend when air pollution levels rise in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Using plant-based cleaners, controlling humidity, and avoiding indoor smoking can improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.

Dry, sunny weather causes temperature inversions, preventing dust from dispersing and leading to a significant increase in air pollution, reaching very unhealthy levels.

After several days of moderate air quality, Hanoi is experiencing a resurgence of pollution since the morning of 9/1.

Cleaning products, incense smoke, and waste can generate harmful substances, polluting the air in living environments.

After approximately three days of good air quality due to cold weather, Hanoi's air quality index (AQI) began to rise again on the afternoon of 16/12, with many monitoring stations recording unhealthy levels, approaching very unhealthy thresholds.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to install 157 air quality monitoring stations to track pollution trends, provide early warnings of risks, and support the development of policies for emission control.

Vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and fine dust from air pollution can irritate and weaken the eye's natural protective layer.

Foods rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, such as fruits, green vegetables, and ginger, can help neutralize pollutants and protect the lungs.

On the morning of 11/12, several monitoring stations in Hanoi recorded air quality index (AQI) readings above 220, indicating a very unhealthy level; Hung Yen and Thai Nguyen also reported readings exceeding 200.

With his three-year-old daughter suffering from rashes and himself battling insomnia due to sinusitis, Tran Huy used all his annual leave to take his family to Nghe An, escaping a prolonged period of pollution.

Fine dust, tens of times smaller than a human hair, penetrates pores, damaging the skin's natural protective layer, causing irritation and premature aging.