Delhi pollution news: Experts flag warnings for newborns, pregnant women; 'remodelling of lungs' in infants
Delhi, NCR Pollution LIVE updates Dr Gupta suggested Delhi residents avoid going out early in the morning or late in the evening because the pollution level at that time is very high. Also read: Delhi-NCR air quality in 'severe' category for second day| Pics, videos "Nowadays every road is like a smoking zone. It not only affects patients who are allergic or have asthma but also normal people," the doctor added.
Dr Sandeep Nayar, Principal Director, Chest and Respiratory Diseases, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital said that the OPD has shot up to 20-30% in the national capital amid the fall in air quality in the city. Dr Nayar appealed to people to wear masks, hydrate body and take a healthy diet. "This is a gas chamber.
If you go out, there is irritation in the eyes and pain in the throat of everyone. Our OPD has shot up 20–30 percent. When the poisonous air goes into the body, it will affect every organ," the doctor said.
Dr Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant Respiratory Critical Care, Apollo Hospital, also advised to follow precautions. Also read: Delhi air pollution: Arvind Kejriwal announces closure of schools as AQI worsens "We are in that time of the year when pollution has started to increase once again. The number of patients with breathing problems has increased.
More people have coughs, colds, water and irritation in their eyes, and breathing problems... People of every age are affected by this. The time has come for us to use masks.
Go out only when needed," he said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) latest data, the AQI stood at 498 in Mundka, 491 at Jahangirpuri, 486 in RK Puram, and 473 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3) on Friday morning. Also read: Delhi Metro update: 20
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