Respiratory ailments increase as a cloud of dust and haze envelops Delhi and surrounding areas

Some precautions to be taken include staying indoors as much as possible and wearing masks outside
 
GREATER KAILASH, India - June 15, 2018 - PRLog -- Doctors across Delhi have reported an increase in the number of patients of respiratory ailments coming in with aggravated symptoms. The number has almost doubled in the last five days largely due to the dust pollution the city has been experiencing. A thick blanket of dust and haze has enveloped Delhi's skyline since last week causing people without respiratory ailments also to run amok.

PM10 level, which is the presence of particles with diameter less than 10mm, was beyond severe at 796 in Delhi-NCR on Thursday and 830 in Delhi on Thursday. For PM2.5, microscopic particles that lodge deep into the lungs and cause the most harm, levels were recorded at 320, a "very unhealthy" score.

Speaking about this, Padma Shri Awardee, Dr K K Aggarwal, President, Heart Care Foundation of India, said, "Pollution is a burning issue today and has become a major public health problem because of its impact on human health. Delhi is already reeling under scorching heat and this dust pollution poses a double risk for those living in the city. Several measures have been taken to improve the air quality including halting all construction activities and sprinkling water and machines sweeping streets. Everything from breathlessness and familiar burning sensation in the eyes have returned. The current level of pollution in Delhi can affect even an unborn child in the womb. A normal adult breathes about 6 litres of air per minute at rest, which increases to about 20 litres during physical activity. Given the alarming levels of pollution currently, this will only increase the amount of toxins in the lungs."

Much has been written and talked about the dangerously high levels of air pollution, particularly in Delhi-NCR. The most frequently talked about sources of pollution include vehicular emissions, crop stubble burning, dust on roads, garbage burning, construction activities, and industrial emissions.

Adding further, Dr Aggarwal, who is also the Vice President of CMAAO, said, "The best thing given the current situation would be to stay indoors as much as possible and stay away from the dust. Use air purifiers inside the house. Those who go for work or people who cannot avoid venturing out must compulsorily use masks."

Some tips from HCFI

·         Avoid walking, jogging or exercising outdoors when the air is hazy

·         Stay indoors in air-conditioned rooms, use air purifiers if available

·         People with already diagnosed respiratory problems should use N95 masks when stepping out

·         While travelling in cars, roll up the windows

·         Avoid places with high-vehicular density

·         People with asthma or COPD must take their medicines regularly, even in summer

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About Heart Care Foundation of India


Initiated in 1986, the Heart Care Foundation of India is a leading National NGO working in the field of creating mass health awareness among people from all walks of life and providing solutions for India's everyday healthcare needs. The NGO uses consumer-based entertainment modules to impart health education and increase awareness amongst people. A leading example of this is the Perfect Health Mela; an annual event started in 1993 that is attended by over 2-3 lakh people each year. The Mela showcases activities across categories such as health education seminars and check-ups, entertainment programs, lifestyle exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and competitions. In addition to this, the NGO conducts programs and camps to train people on the technique of hands only CPR through its CPR 10 mantra for revival after a sudden cardiac arrest. They currently hold three Limca book of world records for the maximum number of people trained in hands-only CPR in one go. Keeping article 21 of the Indian Constitution in mind, which guarantees a person Right to Life, Heart Care Foundation of India has also recently initiated a project called the Sameer Malik Heart Care Foundation Fund to ensure that no one dies of a heart disease just because they cannot afford treatment.

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