A significant rise was recorded in the number of people suffering from air pollution-related respiratory diseases like bronchitis, acute attacks of asthma, and other ailments like watery eyes, runny nose, and burning sensation, said medical practitioners in Delhi.
Yesterday, the Air Quality Index in several areas in Delhi remained in the “poor” category, as a layer of smog was seen in the southern parts of the capital city.
Professor of Medicine at Delhi-based Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, Pulin Kumar Gupta, was quoted as saying that at the hospital where he works, there were nearly 22-25% extra number of patients suffering from air pollution-related diseases.
Private news agency ANI quoted a senior doctor at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital’s Department of Chest Medicine, Bobby Bhalotra, as saying that there were many new patients with throat irritation, rhinitis, running noses, itchy eyes, and bad congested chest pain. — Xinhua
