Amid air pollution crisis, hospitals see rise in respiratory cases
RML started a pollution clinic last year. However, this year the number of patients is already up, highlighting the severity of air pollution across North India, especially the capital city, New Delhi.
«We are seeing patients with breathlessness, blocked nose, itching in eyes and sore throat post Diwali,» said Dr Amit Jindal, consultant in respiratory medicine, RML hospital. «In the last few weeks, we are seeing a significant increase in respiratory complaints like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis. „The number of patients are going up, already its more than last year,“ added Dr Ajay Shukla, Medical Superintendent, RML hospital.
The situation is no different in other hospitals.
An 80-year-old resident of Lajpat Nagar with a history of heart issue had to be admitted to city's Moolchand hospital after he complained of chest pain. «He was having difficulty breathing and was not able to cope up with the smog. That's when we decided to get him to the hospital,» said Sudesh Sachdev, Dileep's wife.
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