Aircalypse: From stunted growth in kids to obesity in adults, from diabetes to cancer, pollution bringing it all on
2 years, 1 month ago

Aircalypse: From stunted growth in kids to obesity in adults, from diabetes to cancer, pollution bringing it all on

Firstpost  

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index of the city jumped to 472 New Delhi: With Air Quality in the national capital continuing to remain in the ‘severe’ category for two consecutive days, people have been complaining of various respiratory issues. Dr Arvind also said that the lungs get bloated with the toxic air that your body is breathing which can not only lead to COPD but also cause lung cancer. “There are 70 different agents found in tobacco that affect lungs and research suggests that very similar agents have been found in the toxic air we are breathing,” added Dr Arvind. Dr Arvind further said, “Studies have shown air pollution to also affect your reproductive health and can be related to obesity and diabetes as well.” Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index of the city jumped to 472.

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Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours

India TV News  

Cold and increasing pollution is making people sick. Pollution is making the body sick from the inside Dr. Hitesh Billa, Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist, Apollo Clinic, Manikonda says that 'Air pollution not only affects the lungs but also the cardiovascular system. Harmful effects of being exposed to air pollution for a long time Neurological problems – When you breathe polluted …

What are the long-term effects of air pollution on health? Know prevention tips
3 weeks, 5 days ago

What are the long-term effects of air pollution on health? Know prevention tips

India TV News  

There has been an increase in respiratory infections over the past few weeks due to the cold weather and rising pollution levels. Other Health Effects caused by Air pollution are: Neurological Issues: Air pollution may increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Air pollution may increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. People with Health Conditions …

Air pollution can affect kidney health, know symptoms and prevention tips
1 month ago

Air pollution can affect kidney health, know symptoms and prevention tips

India TV News  

So much pollution every year, when will we find a solution? Do the people living in Delhi need to find another place where they can go with their family to escape from 'Delhi which has become a gas chamber' and breathe clean air? Symptoms of kidney failure Urine infection-burning sensation Less or more urine Back Pain Leg swelling Difficulty in …

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits
1 month ago

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality has plummeted to alarming levels over the past two days. Hospitals are witnessing about a 50 per cent surge in patient visits due to respiratory illnesses like bronchitis Men play cricket on a ground as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality worsened due to air pollution, in New Delhi, India, November 20, 2024. …

Air pollution is the leading cause of COPD: Why is this lung disease deadly
1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution is the leading cause of COPD: Why is this lung disease deadly

India Today  

In recent weeks, Delhi has witnessed a dangerous spike in air pollution levels, with the air quality deteriorating to "severe" levels, prompting health warnings for millions of residents. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution is one of the leading environmental risk factors for COPD, alongside smoking. In fact, air pollution contributed significantly to the 3.1 million deaths caused …

Pollution Worsens Respiratory Conditions in Children, With Nebulizers on the Rise
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pollution Worsens Respiratory Conditions in Children, With Nebulizers on the Rise

India Today  

Pollution worsens, leading to a rise in nebulizer use among children in Delhi-NCR. A 8-year-old boy named Rubaab has been using a nebuliser to relieve breathing difficulties caused by croup. The resurgence of pollutants due to farm fires ahead of the festive season is making matters worse for children with breathing problems. Doctors say that pollution adds to the distress …

Early exposure to air pollution linked with poor mental health as adult: Study
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Early exposure to air pollution linked with poor mental health as adult: Study

India TV News  

New research suggests that children who are exposed to air pollution may face an increased risk of mental health issues such as depression and psychosis during their youth. "This is a major concern, because air pollution is now such a common exposure, and rates of mental health problems are increasing globally,” the study said. "Given that pollution is also a …

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors
8 months ago

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors

India TV News  

The worsening level of pollution hurts people's health. According to doctors, due to poisonous air, people become victims of respiratory diseases like asthma, and bronchitis, many people have also started complaining of watery eyes and itching in the throat. Recently, a study by Spain's Barcelona Institute for Global Health has shockingly revealed that air pollution has more impact on the …

‘Breathing toxic air is equivalent to smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day’: AIIMS doctor
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Breathing toxic air is equivalent to smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day’: AIIMS doctor

The Hindu  

The condition of many people with existing respiratory issues worsens every time air pollution spikes in the city, said Vijay Hadda, additional professor of Pulmonary Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. There are studies which show that air pollution also increases the chances of a heart attack. During months when air pollution levels are very high, …

Increasing pollution levels contributing to asthma exacerbations: Effective management strategies
1 year, 1 month ago

Increasing pollution levels contributing to asthma exacerbations: Effective management strategies

India TV News  

While the festivities of Diwali bring us a lot to celebrate, what it also brings with it are more concentrated levels of pollutants and particulate matter, such as those found in haze and smoke when fireworks are used. This rise in pollution along with the cold and dry air in the atmosphere due to the change in season, can irritate …

‘Making Our Children Smoke Cigarettes Every Day’: Top Oncologist Warns of Air Pollution Link to Cancer
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Making Our Children Smoke Cigarettes Every Day’: Top Oncologist Warns of Air Pollution Link to Cancer

News 18  

Cancer is increasingly affecting younger individuals, with air pollution playing a significant role in the trend, the oncology chief at Delhi State Cancer Institute told News18. “A decade ago, cancer was linked to ageing but now, we are diagnosing many young people with cancer in later stages.” While there is no individual case study to link an individual’s cancer directly …

Can air pollution trigger heart attack? Here's what cardiologists say
1 year, 1 month ago

Can air pollution trigger heart attack? Here's what cardiologists say

Hindustan Times  

As the Delhi NCR is shrouded in a thick blanket of smog, the worsening AQI is raising health concerns. Fine particulate matter, air pollutants can damage heart "Yes, pollution can trigger a heart attack. Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director - Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad says fine particulate matter and air pollutants can cause inflammation and lead to narrowing of …

Can air pollution cause cancer? Here’s what AIIMS doctor said
1 year, 1 month ago

Can air pollution cause cancer? Here’s what AIIMS doctor said

India TV News  

The national capital has been witnessing a thick layer of mist surrounding the city for the last one week due to ‘Severe’ air pollution, thus erupting health concerns for the residents. According to a top health expert at AIIMS, Delhi, there is scientific evidence to establish a relationship between air pollution and various kinds of cancer. Besides severely affecting the …

Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds
1 year, 8 months ago

Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds

Al Jazeera  

From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution. Air pollution impacts every stage of human life from foetal development and the cognitive abilities of teenagers to adult mental health, according to a report that synthesises the findings of more than 35,000 studies from around the world. “The most important new finding is …

Poor air quality causing respiratory illnesses in children: Paediatricians
2 years ago

Poor air quality causing respiratory illnesses in children: Paediatricians

Hindustan Times  

The city’s worsening air quality has taken a toll on children’s health with many of them suffering from respiratory illnesses, paediatricians have said. Dr Tejal Shetty, consultant paediatrician, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, said about 10-12 children are visiting the outpatient department every day with complaint of persistent cough and cold that deteriorate in the evening. Fluctuations in temperatures make …

Air Pollution: Things To Keep In Mind In Order To Protect Yourself
2 years, 1 month ago

Air Pollution: Things To Keep In Mind In Order To Protect Yourself

News 18  

Air pollution is a major public health issue on a global scale, particularly in light of the accelerating urbanisation and economic growth. Globally, the combined impacts of household and outdoor air pollution were responsible for seven million fatalities. People who have chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are particularly susceptible to the negative effects of air …

As Toxic Air Looms, Hospital OPDs See 30% Rise in Coughing, Wheezing Kids; Mask Up, Stay Indoors, Advise Doctors
2 years, 1 month ago

As Toxic Air Looms, Hospital OPDs See 30% Rise in Coughing, Wheezing Kids; Mask Up, Stay Indoors, Advise Doctors

News 18  

Delhi-based Garima Singh is disheartened every time her young son is admitted to the hospital and administered high-dose steroids, painful injections and discomforting nebulizers. Children in Delhi-NCR are facing episodes of coughing and wheezing much more frequently, mostly one after another because of air pollution, Chugh said. “We are seeing an increase in the incidence of asthma and respiratory infections …

No amount of exposure to air pollution is safe: doctors
2 years, 1 month ago

No amount of exposure to air pollution is safe: doctors

The Hindu  

Warning that no amount of exposure to air pollution is safe and that a child born in the Indo-Gangetic Plain today is “taking in smoke equivalent to 20-25 cigarettes a day”, doctors have advised that it is best to stay indoors for the next few days “during peak pollution levels”. Most parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain remained engulfed in “severe” …

Dementia, heart attack, low sperm count: What air pollution does to your body
2 years, 1 month ago

Dementia, heart attack, low sperm count: What air pollution does to your body

Live Mint  

Farm fires, stubble burning, firecrackers are contributions to year long air pollutants that has caused severe respiratory illness among many. While governments fight to reduce air pollution at various cities across the world, India's capital Delhi has been infamous for severe air pollution, especially during winter. Here is an understanding of how fatal air pollution can be Ailments due to …

Scientists discover how air pollution causes lung cancer
2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists discover how air pollution causes lung cancer

Al Jazeera  

A new study illustrates the health risk posed by the tiny particles produced by burning fossil fuels. Scientists say they have identified the mechanism through which air pollution triggers lung cancer in non-smokers, a discovery one expert hailed as “an important step for science – and for society”. “But we didn’t really know whether pollution was directly causing lung cancer …

Air pollution shows negative impact on children's health: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Air pollution shows negative impact on children's health: Study

Hindustan Times  

New research has shown the ill effects of pollution exposure among children. Further, higher air pollution was linked to lower cardiac autonomic regulation in children, which impacts how fast the heart beats and how hard it pumps, according to the study. Air pollution shows negative impact on children's health: Study Researchers looked at blood samples from more than 100 healthy …

Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children
2 years, 6 months ago

Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children

India TV News  

Having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children, says a new study. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study found that the children born to mothers who had used the air cleaners had an average full-scale intelligence quotient that was 2.8-points higher than the group …

Rise in air pollution related ailments in children, say doctors
2 years, 6 months ago

Rise in air pollution related ailments in children, say doctors

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: On March 11, five-year-old Husaif Mulani returned home from his primary school in Andheri. Children are more physiologically more susceptible to air pollution, Dr Niranjan Sit of National Allergy Ashtma Bronchitis Institute, Kolkata said, “Children are born with smaller lungs. Impact on children Medical experts said that air pollution does not only trigger respiratory illnesses among children, it can …

Air pollution: Management tips for people suffering from lung or other forms of health problems
2 years, 7 months ago

Air pollution: Management tips for people suffering from lung or other forms of health problems

Hindustan Times  

Studies have shown that air pollution can play a role in the development of cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes and the cardiovascular effects of air pollution can lead to heart attack and stroke. Researches in the field point out that insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes suffered an increase in likelihood on exposure to air pollution hence, it is important …

Doctors: Air pollution a major problem for children; Urgent issue for next Cabinet
3 years, 8 months ago

Doctors: Air pollution a major problem for children; Urgent issue for next Cabinet

NL Times  

The new Cabinet must pay more attention to the issue of air pollution, particularly as low air quality is especially problematic for children. Connect the necessity of achieving healthy air with the challenges of climate change, energy transition and the nitrogen problem, and prevent health damage from air pollution", Longfonds Director Michael Rutgers said. In the joint manifesto, the organizations …

US study links air pollution to increased Covid-19 mortality, Indian experts say causal link not established
4 years, 1 month ago

US study links air pollution to increased Covid-19 mortality, Indian experts say causal link not established

Hindustan Times  

A new analysis of more than 3,000 counties in the US suggests that people with long-term exposure to PM 2.5 may be more likely to die from Covid-19, leading to increased concern about the trajectory of the disease and its fatality rate in parts of north India battling alarmingly high levels of air pollution. The US study, published in the …

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia
7 years ago

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia

CNN  

17 million infants worldwide are breathing in toxic air, potentially affecting their brain development. More than two-thirds of these children live in South Asia and are exposed to pollution six times higher than recommended limits. Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to child health globally, with the risk of brain damage increasing with exposure. The report also mentions …

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