The air quality in Delhi is very worrying right now,” doctors said, while residents are once again craving for clean air. 490, 999, 1320 – these are not random numbers for NCR residents, but rather indicate increasing levels of toxicity in the air depending on the application.
“Stay indoors as much as possible and wear N95 masks,” advised Dr Anupam Sibal, group medical director and senior pediatrician, Apollo Hospitals Group.
Experts are once again warning residents not to go out unless absolutely necessary.
What happens to the body when the AQI is 500?
Dr Vipul Gupta, Group Director and Head of Neuro-Interventions, Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon said, “There is a strong link between air pollution and cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks and strokes. It is estimated that 20-25% of deaths are due to air pollution of stroke and heart disease. It can also cause irregular heartbeats, and the impact of air pollution is greater in patients with existing risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease,” the doctor said.
“Stay indoors and protect yourself”
„ Wear large glasses that cover the area around your eyes and face. Use eye lubricating drops and gels prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using contact lenses
Stay hydrated to boost immunity and take supplements
Take all possible precautions, such as going for walks when there is less pollution
Install a quality air purifier in your home
❖ Exercising indoors can improve overall health
— Comments from Dr. Aarti Nangia, Chief Director, Ophthalmology and HOD, Dwar Max HospitalsCard; Dr. Anupam Sibal and Dr. Vipul Gupta
“The air is toxic”
“Delhi is like a gas chamber right now, it’s very difficult to breathe. Forget people with respiratory diseases, it’s dangerous for everyone. People with respiratory diseases, children, old people, they suffer the most. I don’t You know what to say, how can people live in such an environment? People, the elderly and children must wear N95 masks when going out.
Rahul Vidya
My throat hurt due to traveling in Delhi: Rahul Vaidya
Rahul Vaidya, who was in the city earlier this week, said that whenever he comes here during this period, he does not step out of the city. “When I came here last week, we all came back with sore throats and my throat is still sore. Delhi mein land karte hi mera gala kharab ho jata hai. Jitna ho sake room rehta hoon,” he said.
