Delhi’s air pollution has grabbed global headlines. Every year, the air of Della becomes poisonous, which makes it difficult to live in the capital of the country.
Residents of Anand Vihar, one of the most polluted areas at the moment, are seriously complaining about their health. The air quality index (AQI) here is consistently in the severe category. On Friday, the national capital’s overall AQI was 389 at 8.30 am, while Anand Vihar’s AQI was 419, making it the worst air pollution hub.
“My eyes are constantly irritated and often red, resulting in blurred vision. It makes it very difficult to drive safely,” Zaved Ali, an autorickshaw driver at Anand Nagar bus stand, told PTI.
“My child is suffering from stomach problems which sometimes get better but often get worse. I have consulted many doctors but medicines don’t seem to make a difference,” Supriya Yadav, a mother of two, told the media. , adding about the deterioration of water quality in the area.
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70-year-old Nirmal Singh’s health deteriorated due to breathing difficulties. He is heart sick. “I’ve lived here all my life, but the pollution has gotten much worse in the last decade. The air is thick and it is difficult to breathe properly even early in the morning or late at night,” said Singh.
15-20 percent increase in patients with worsening respiratory problems: AIIMS
Due to deteriorating air quality, the OPD of the Pulmonology Department of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi is seeing an increase in the number of patients with respiratory problems.
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“We see that patients have many problems. Patients with respiratory diseases such as asthma and patients with COPD. Now we are seeing a lot more patients in the OPD. Many patients have complained that their asthma is getting worse,” Dr Karan Madan, Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), told ANI.
“Many of our patients come in with severe exacerbations, which we call severe worsening of symptoms. And many patients also require hospitalization. So I think now is a difficult time for our patients who have respiratory problems…,” he said. added. “We’ve seen about a 15 to 20 percent increase in patients coming in with worsening respiratory problems, patients with asthma, we’re seeing a lot more patients with asthma exacerbations…Patients with respiratory conditions. problems should avoid active outdoor recreation,” he told the media.
(With information from agencies)
