Delhi pollution: Hospitals see a rise in respiratory cases; doctors advise joggers, asthma patients to stay indoors
6 years, 2 months ago

Delhi pollution: Hospitals see a rise in respiratory cases; doctors advise joggers, asthma patients to stay indoors

Firstpost  

Delhi hospitals are seeing a rise in footfall of patients suffering from respiratory and breathing complications due to pollution, with doctors advising them, especially the elderly, to stay indoors as much as possible. New Delhi: Delhi hospitals are seeing a rise in footfall of patients suffering from respiratory and breathing complications due to pollution, with doctors advising them, especially the elderly, to stay indoors as much as possible. Fifty per cent of them are fresh cases.” He said he has advised parents to keep their children indoors as much as possible until the air quality improves. Rajesh Chawla, Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Delhi, said the numbers of patients have “definitely increased in the last week or so, almost 1.5 times”.

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Delhi smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital
1 month ago

Delhi smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — As pollution worsens in the Indian capital, parents are facing an impossible choice: stay or go. “We have no other option but to leave Delhi,” Rosha, a housewife who is married to a businessman, told CNN last month from her home in an affluent South Delhi neighborhood as she completed last-minute packing before leaving for the …

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?

Firstpost  

With Delhi air quality continuing to remain poor, a debate has ensued about shifting India’s national capital to escape pollution. It’s been almost a month, India’s capital Delhi and neighbouring areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, have been breathing toxic air. A vehicle sprays water to curb dust and pollution as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi’s air …

Respiratory cases surge in Lucknow hospitals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Respiratory cases surge in Lucknow hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Doctors at government hospitals in Lucknow are reporting a rise in the number of patients, particularly children, presenting with respiratory issues such as asthma and chest congestion. Doctors in respiratory medicine and hospital chief medical superintendents have pointed to worsening pollution The three major government hospitals in the district—Balrampur hospital, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee hospital, and Lok Bandhu hospital—have observed an …

Delhi’s poor AQI: Can air purifiers help?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s poor AQI: Can air purifiers help?

The Hindu  

Life has turned upside down for Delhi residents as the air pollution level soars in India’s capital. Mr. Haider Ali Khan, a journalist who works in Delhi, said the city’s air pollution has drastically affected visibility and health. For instance, a basic Honeywell air purifier costs under ₹10,000, offering simple air quality colour indicators, while a premium Dyson model provides …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore

India Today  

As Delhi, like every year, struggles with unhealthy air, the weather conditions continue to make India’s fight against pollution worse. Delhi’s air quality remains in the “very poor” category even though the Graded Response Action Plan has been taken a notch down. The government has told Parliament that air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region is driven by …

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: 5 preventive measures parents should adopt to protect their kids from toxic smog
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: 5 preventive measures parents should adopt to protect their kids from toxic smog

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR Toxic air pollution has reached dangerous levels, causing serious health concerns to inhabitants, particularly children and the elderly. This problem has prompted widespread concern, stressing the importance of quick action to reduce the damaging impacts of air pollution on vulnerable people, particularly children. Air Purifier: Installing air purifiers indoors is another easy yet effective technique to protect children's health …

Delhi’s toxic air drives surge in nebulizer sales, one-third for children
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s toxic air drives surge in nebulizer sales, one-third for children

Firstpost  

Experts highlight that the toxic air, laden with harmful pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide is impacting not just the lungs but multiple organs, causing severe health issues among adults, children and even unborn babies. The Report on Respiratory Health and Demand for Respiratory Aids in Delhi by ‘Warrior Moms’ highlights the dire state of children’s respiratory …

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits
1 month, 3 weeks 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. …

Headache, asthma in one in every household in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Headache, asthma in one in every household in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Nearly 75 per cent of families in the Delhi NCR, which is grappling with deteriorating air quality, have at least one member suffering from sore throat or cough, a recent survey has revealed. The survey, conducted by LocalCircles, an online community platform, found that 58 per cent of the surveyed families reported experiencing headaches due to rising pollution …

Delhi's rising pollution drive surge in mental health and neurology cases, report doctors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's rising pollution drive surge in mental health and neurology cases, report doctors

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While the visible effects of air pollution are often associated with respiratory and cardiovascular issues, a silent crisis is unfolding within the minds. Recent studies have highlighted the alarming impact of long-term exposure to polluted air on mental health, with conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and even schizophrenia becoming more prevalent. As Delhi grapples with the current …

AQI overload? Expert tips to stay healthy in Delhi's extreme smog season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AQI overload? Expert tips to stay healthy in Delhi's extreme smog season

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR has been gasping for breath having clocked a whopping 494 on the Air Quality Index earlier this week. Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli, nuts, seeds, spinach, avocado, orange and yellow vegetables — such as carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin — and dark leafy greens are some food items you should include in your diet.” “Drinking green tea or …

Inhaling Delhi’s polluted air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, doctor says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inhaling Delhi’s polluted air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, doctor says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The average air quality index in Delhi increased to …

Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526

Live Mint  

Delhi on Wednesday experienced a severe environmental crisis, with the Air Quality Index reaching hazardous levels across various areas. The following are the AQI readings for different locations in the city Alipur: 490 Anand Lok: 504 Anand Prabat: 376 Anand Vihar: 591 Ashok Vihar Phase 1: 522 Ashok Vihar Phase 2: 527 Ashok Vihar Phases 3 and 4: 634 Delhi …

How to keep babies safe during Delhi's severe air quality index
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to keep babies safe during Delhi's severe air quality index

India Today  

As Delhi grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution, parents face the daunting task of ensuring their little ones remain safe from its harmful effects. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE If pollution levels remain severe for extended periods, consult your paediatrician for additional preventive measures, including vaccinations or supplements to support respiratory health. A FINAL THOUGHT While the onus of resolving Delhi’s …

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR families facing pollution-related health problems: Survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR families facing pollution-related health problems: Survey

India Today  

A new survey released on Wednesday revealed the alarming impact of deteriorating air quality in Delhi NCR, revealing that 75 per cent of families in the region have at least one member suffering from respiratory ailments such as sore throat or cough. Conducted by LocalCircles, an online community platform, the survey highlights the severe health implications of rising pollution levels …

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s air in winter is injurious to health. Today’s air over the region, including Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad, is smothered in a pea soup fog that hangs like a malevolent blanket, so much so people are being advised to stay indoors on days of poor AQI. Emergency responses have seen the closing of schools, people working from home and regulations …

As Delhi's air pollution worsens, here's what you can do about it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Delhi's air pollution worsens, here's what you can do about it

India Today  

The air quality in Delhi has remained in the 'severe plus' category since Sunday, with AQI readings consistently above 450. Although industrial emissions, vehicular exhaust, re-suspension of road dust, construction and demolition activities, refuge burning and use of solid fuels for cooking and burning of firecrackers contribute majorly to air pollution, there are many small, but critical sources of air …

Delhi pollution: Asthma drugs ineffective, doctors warn of ‘health emergency’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi pollution: Asthma drugs ineffective, doctors warn of ‘health emergency’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The city woke up to a “health emergency” as dense smog, the worst of the season, engulfed the capital on Monday. Doctors report that this year’s pollution levels have exacerbated health issues more than in previous years, with patients presenting severe respiratory symptoms, cardiovascular problems, and conjunctivitis. The dangerously poor air quality has rendered medications ineffective for asthma …

Delhi govt directs hospitals to constitute teams of specialists to provide respiratory disease-related care
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi govt directs hospitals to constitute teams of specialists to provide respiratory disease-related care

India TV News  

Delhi pollution: The Aam Aadmi-led Delhi government has directed its hospitals to constitute teams of specialists to provide respiratory disease-related care owing to heavy pollution. Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Monday, leaving people gasping for breath with itchy eyes and sore throats as the Air Quality Index stood at 494, the second-worst in the last six years. …

Delhi air crisis discussed at COP29: Experts term it a public health emergency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air crisis discussed at COP29: Experts term it a public health emergency

India Today  

Engulfed in smog, Delhi’s air pollution crisis has become a central topic at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. With the city’s Air Quality Index surpassing 500 and touching hazardous levels, the issue has drawn global attention to the public health emergency unfolding in India’s capital. Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, Executive Director of Malaysia’s Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, emphasised …

Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours...’
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours...’

Hindustan Times  

The state of air pollution in Delhi is getting more concerning by the day. According to Central Pollution Control Board, multiple stations of Delhi crossed the ‘severe plus’ category of AQI and neared 500 by Monday morning. These features were always present in extremes of ages such as children and elderly, but over the recent years, because of high pollution …

Sales of air purifiers, masks surge in Delhi amid ‘severe’ air pollution
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sales of air purifiers, masks surge in Delhi amid ‘severe’ air pollution

Hindustan Times  

The sale of air purifiers and masks has surged significantly across Delhi as residents try to breathe amid rising levels of air pollution. Air quality in the national capital worsened, with air pollution levels nearing 500 across several monitoring stations in Delhi. The air quality index plunged to “severe plus” levels on Monday evening as data from the Central Pollution …

Health Day at COP29 raises alarm over worsening air quality in Delhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Health Day at COP29 raises alarm over worsening air quality in Delhi

New Indian Express  

BAKU: On Health Day, at the ongoing COP29 negotiations in Baku, experts raised alarm about the severe air pollution crisis plaguing India's national capital Delhi and the broader South Asia airshed. Residents in Delhi and surrounding areas are struggling to breathe, with the Air Quality Index crossing 450 and particulate matter levels surging to hazardous concentrations. Delhi’s air quality typically …

Delhi schools mandate face masks amid air pollution, steps taken for safety
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi schools mandate face masks amid air pollution, steps taken for safety

India TV News  

Physical classes in primary schools across Delhi have been closed given rising air pollution. Use of N95 masks is mandatory Sudha Acharya, the Principal of ITL Public School in Dwarka issued an advisory to the school that highlighted efforts to promote eco-friendly habits, such as carpooling, staying hydrated and maintaining an antioxidant-rich diet. "We have mandated the use of N95 …

As Delhi chokes due to severe AQI, Ixigo CEO slams residents for not wearing masks
2 months ago

As Delhi chokes due to severe AQI, Ixigo CEO slams residents for not wearing masks

India Today  

As New Delhi grappled with dangerously high levels of air pollution, Ixigo co-founder and CEO Aloke Bajpai criticised residents for not wearing masks. This week, Delhi's air quality hit ‘severe’ levels, with the Air Quality Index soaring to 432 on Thursday morning and 409 on Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. In his post, Bajpai shared his frustration, …

Air pollution: Delhi schools make face masks mandatory for students, restrict outdoor activities
2 months ago

Air pollution: Delhi schools make face masks mandatory for students, restrict outdoor activities

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution Latest Update: After the air quality in the capital city plunged to severe catory and the restrictions were imposed under GRAP III, various school authorities in the national capital are taking measures to safeguard the students of class six and above who would be attending their classes offline. These steps have been taken as primary schools across …

Was like entering gas chamber: Priyanka on returning to Delhi from Wayanad
2 months ago

Was like entering gas chamber: Priyanka on returning to Delhi from Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who has returned to Delhi from Kerala's Wayanad after contesting the Lok Sabha bypoll, said coming back to the national capital was like entering a "gas chamber" and called for "putting our heads together" and finding a solution for cleaner air.The Congress general secretary said Delhi's pollution gets worse every year. "Coming back to …

CEO slams people for not wearing masks amid rising AQI in Delhi-NCR
2 months ago

CEO slams people for not wearing masks amid rising AQI in Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times  

Air quality in New Delhi and surrounding NCR is deteriorating, causing a rise in severe breathing issues, including asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Among them is Aloke Bajpai, CEO and co-founder of ixigo, who slammed others for not wearing masks and avoiding discussions about this protective equipment with remarks like “Ab to hamein immunity hai ji.” CEO Aloke Bajpai’s …

Delhi’s air quality turns 'severe' as residents says 'feeling suffocated'
2 months ago

Delhi’s air quality turns 'severe' as residents says 'feeling suffocated'

New Indian Express  

Rising health concerns among residents The high AQI has sparked widespread concern among Delhi residents, who report health issues ranging from respiratory problems to eye irritation. He suggested that the situation could improve with greater use of CNG-based vehicles but pointed to a lack of public cooperation in pollution control efforts. The government needs to do something.” AQI readings across …

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit
2 months ago

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit

Raw Story  

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. That is more than 53 times the World Health Organization recommended daily maximum of fine particulate matter -- dangerous cancer-causing microparticles known as PM2.5 pollutants that enter the bloodstream through the lungs. …

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
2 months ago

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly half of Delhi residents …

Can cleaner air reduce pneumonia? Experts weigh in on pollution's health toll
2 months ago

Can cleaner air reduce pneumonia? Experts weigh in on pollution's health toll

India Today  

There is a rise in hospital admissions of pneumonia cases, mostly related to high AQI. According to Dr Vikas Mittal, Pulmonologist, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, there is an "unusual rise in emergency admissions, even among younger patients, primarily due to respiratory issues like pneumonia." Dr Mittal said that most patients are experiencing "walking pneumonia" or atypical pneumonia, where X-rays show …

Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools for children
2 months ago

Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools for children

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi’s air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning, with a thick layer of smog engulfing parts of the national capital. The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 355 at 9 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research. AQI in parts of Delhi As per the Central …

15-20 pc rise in patients with worsening respiratory problems: AIIMS doctor
2 months, 1 week ago

15-20 pc rise in patients with worsening respiratory problems: AIIMS doctor

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Delhi grapples with air pollution, several patients with respiratory problems are visiting the OPD of the Pulmonology Department in New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences, a doctor said on Thursday. Dr Karan Madan, Associate Professor Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science told ANI, "We are seeing that …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
2 months, 1 week ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges

Raw Story  

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. "I am barely able to sleep all night," Kumar, 24, told AFP as he waited outside a special pollution clinic, set up at the government-run Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. A study …

Yoga for Respiratory Relief: Unleash the Power of Makarasana
2 months, 1 week ago

Yoga for Respiratory Relief: Unleash the Power of Makarasana

India TV News  

The article discusses the benefits of practicing Makarasana, a yoga pose that can alleviate respiratory problems caused by air pollution. The pose strengthens the lungs, reduces stress, improves body posture, increases breathing capacity, increases body flexibility, and boosts the digestive system. To practice Makarasana, lie down on your stomach, join both legs together, and straighten your waist. Then lift the …

Majority of Delhi Families Sufffer from Sore Throat and Burning Eyes Due to Pollution
2 months, 1 week ago

Majority of Delhi Families Sufffer from Sore Throat and Burning Eyes Due to Pollution

New Indian Express  

69% of Delhi NCR families suffered from sore throat and burning eyes due to rising pollution levels post Diwali. AQI levels reached 456 in Anand Vihar, with many other parts of Delhi reporting similar readings. The survey also found that 31% of families had breathing difficulties or asthma, highlighting the potential health risks associated with the pollution.

Delhi Air Pollution Spike: Respiratory Issues on the Rise
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution Spike: Respiratory Issues on the Rise

The Hindu  

Delhi hospitals witness a surge in patients with respiratory issues due to worsening air pollution levels. Doctors advise residents to stay indoors, wear face masks, and avoid polluted areas. The number of patients with asthma and other respiratory infections has increased, with prolonged bouts of cough and difficulty breathing being the most common symptoms.

Dust in Delhi Air: A Silent Killer, Experts Warn
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dust in Delhi Air: A Silent Killer, Experts Warn

Hindustan Times  

Dust in Delhi's air can cause a variety of health conditions due to the respirable size of dust particles. PM2.5 and PM10 are considered dangerous because these are of respirable size and can travel down to the lowest part of the lung where gas exchange takes place. When one breathes air laced with dust particles, it can have both short-term …

Delhi struggles to breathe easy as air turns toxic
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi struggles to breathe easy as air turns toxic

The Hindu  

From a pregnant woman to a college student and a homemaker, Delhiites of different age groups faced respiratory problems this month, when air pollution spiked. Nikhil Bante, a consultant at Holy Family Hospital, said that many patients’ conditions worsen when air pollution spikes. “Aisha, an asthmatic patient I have been seeing for the past few years, had to be given …

Air pollution vs kids lungs: Tips for parents to preserve their child’s lungs from smog
1 year, 2 months ago

Air pollution vs kids lungs: Tips for parents to preserve their child’s lungs from smog

Hindustan Times  

Post Diwali, the air pollution levels in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and in other North Indian states have worsened, resulting in a thick layer of smog returning to the national capital with the overall air quality index continuing to remain in the ‘very poor’ category and standing at 301 at 10 am after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali …

‘Like breathing poison’: Children in India’s Delhi hit hard by smog
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Like breathing poison’: Children in India’s Delhi hit hard by smog

Al Jazeera  

Crying in a hospital bed with a nebuliser mask on his tiny face, one-month-old Ayansh Tiwari has a thick, hacking cough. Delhi regularly ranks among the most polluted major cities on the planet, with a melange of factory and vehicle emissions exacerbated by seasonal agricultural fires. “Wherever you see there is poisonous smog,” said Ayansh’s mother Julie Tiwari, 26, as …

Doctors warn Delhi’s toxic air pollution has left non-smokers with ‘smokers lungs’
1 year, 2 months ago

Doctors warn Delhi’s toxic air pollution has left non-smokers with ‘smokers lungs’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Doctors in Delhi say the city’s relentless, toxic air pollution is leaving non-smokers in their …

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
1 year, 2 months ago

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Tuesday, the air quality index veered close to …

Delhi chokes in polluted air; doctors recommend mandatory wearing of masks, staying indoors
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi chokes in polluted air; doctors recommend mandatory wearing of masks, staying indoors

Firstpost  

Doctors say air purifiers are not as effective and beneficial. People are complaining of breathlessness, sore throat, wheezing, cough, irritation in the eyes, restlessness.In LNJP, we are receiving… pic.twitter.com/RYJRXEH09B — ANI November 6, 2023 Former AIIMS Director and Senior Pulmonologist Dr. Randeep Guleria also has advised people to stay indoors and should us mask if stepping out of house. #WATCH …

Can masks save people from Delhi’s hazardous air pollution?
1 year, 2 months ago

Can masks save people from Delhi’s hazardous air pollution?

Firstpost  

The air quality in Delhi continues to choke its people. As toxic smog envelopes the Capital, doctors have urged residents to wear masks to shield themselves from the harmful effects of air pollution. As Delhi fights the worsening air pollution, doctors have also begun urging people to wear masks when stepping out of their homes. While they can’t wholly protect …

Delhi Air Pollution Not Just Affecting Lungs; Doctors Say Sudden Surge in Cases of Headache, Anxiety
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Air Pollution Not Just Affecting Lungs; Doctors Say Sudden Surge in Cases of Headache, Anxiety

News 18  

Doctors and health experts explained the hazardous impact of air pollution on the overall health of the human body and said it damages the brain, and heart and can trigger anxiety across all age groups if not dealt with precaution. Air Pollution Affecting Health of Delhites, Rise in Hospitalisation Delhi hospitals have been witnessing an increase in the number of …

Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’ as breathing air akin to smoking ‘25-30 cigarettes a day’
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’ as breathing air akin to smoking ‘25-30 cigarettes a day’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s capital New Delhi continued …

'Equal to 25-30 cigarettes': Medanta doctor alerts expecting parents amid 'severe' Delhi AQI
1 year, 2 months ago

'Equal to 25-30 cigarettes': Medanta doctor alerts expecting parents amid 'severe' Delhi AQI

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality remained severely polluted for the third consecutive day on Saturday with an overall air quality index of 413, triggering several health problems among Delhiites. According to senior lung specialist from Medanta Hospital Dr Arvind Kumar, the severe air quality is equal to about 25–30 cigarettes in terms of damage to the body. Commuters out on a smoggy …

From the Doc's Office: Having Sudden Cough Attacks in Delhi? You Are Not Alone
1 year, 2 months ago

From the Doc's Office: Having Sudden Cough Attacks in Delhi? You Are Not Alone

The Quint  

However, he says, for dry coughs that are triggered by irritants, anti-allergins can help, and he adds, "Sometimes you might need inhalers." "Using air purifiers, keeping the doors and windows closed, keeping some indoor plants, using chimneys in the kitchen may be helpful," adds Dr Ramani Ranjan. Eat healthy "Keep yourself well hydrated, have a healthy diet with antioxidants and …

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