AIIMS pulmonologist Dr. Vijay Harda pointed out that this year air pollution will affect two types of people.
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A man wearing a mask is riding a bicycle on a street in Delhi. (File | Parveen Negi, EPS)
New Delhi: Experts say that poor air in the capital may cause health hazards to people who have recovered from severe Covid infection this year, as pollutants may aggravate their lung conditions. "COVID-19 is now on the list of problems that can cause lung weakness.
Those who have severe COVID-19, need oxygen or ventilator support, or have severe lung injury may face other infections-coughs and other chest infections," said AIIMS Professor of Medicine, Dr. Neeraj Nischal. Dr. Nischal noted that the facility last year Not many cases have been detected because the number of infections is not high. "Starting from this year, we can see the actual effect," he added.
AIIMS pulmonologist Dr. Vijay Harda pointed out that this year air pollution will affect two types of people. First of all, it will be elderly people with lung disease, which may be aggravated. He said: "The second group is those who do not have these diseases but have Covid."
Straw burning is an important source of gaseous pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), methane (CH4), and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). In the case of firecrackers, fine dust particles are deposited on the surface and are full of chemicals as well as sulfur and nitrogen oxides.
"For patients with asthma, the lungs become allergic. A small irritant can cause problems. It also affects the immune function of the airway, making patients more susceptible to infection," said Dr. Nischal.
“People who suffer from COPD, asthma or even lung damage during Covid infection are more likely to have secondary infections and damage to lung infections,” said Dr. Ashish Khatter, a senior medical consultant at Venkateshwar Hospital. He pointed out that N95 masks must be used because it helps stop pollutants and Covid. He also said that smoking is a strict taboo these days. "A person should drink plenty of water, drink plenty of water," commented the senior doctor.
Straw burning is an important source of gaseous pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), methane (CH4), and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5).
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