Delhi pollution: Respiratory problems hit the roof

The Times of India , Monday, December 07, 2015
Correspondent : PTI
New Delhi: With the level of pollutants and particulate matter in the air going up, hospitals in the city have witnessed a spurt in the number of people suffering from respiratory ailments, asthma and bronchitis.

The condition of patients already suffering from respiratory diseases worsens during this time of the year as pollution levels are high because of fog and smog, said Dr J C Suri, professor and head of pulmonary medicine at Safdarjung Hospital.

"There is an increase in the number of patients coming to us with complaints of respiratory ailments such as cough, cold, sore throat and chest congestion. We usually tell such patients to avoid going out during the dawn and dusk hours when pollution levels are at their peak," said Dr Suri.

According to an expert from Centre for Science and Environment, there has been a "sevenfold increase" in Delhi's air pollution level since October.

 
SOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Delhi-pollution-Respiratory-problems-hit-the-roof/articleshow/50070810.cms
 


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