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Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
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AIIMS-Delhi To Study Link Between Lung Cancer And Air Pollution
The AIIMS-Delhi is set to conduct the AIRCARE study, which plans to study the correlation between particulate matter and how it is causing lung cancer.
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Breathing Has Become Harder For Many, No Thanks To Air Pollution: What Lungs Need As You Enter 2026
Air pollution in India has reached alarming levels and has started seriously affecting lung health across all ages.
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Men Record Higher Lung Deposition Of Air Pollutants In Delhi, Says Study
Researchers at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, analysed data from 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi between 2019 and 2023.
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Pollution And COPD: Why Winters Are A Nightmare For Lung Patients
When temperatures drop, the air becomes dry and constricts the airways, making it harder for COPD patients to breathe. This can lead to coughing, wheezing, and sudden breathlessness even with minimal physical activity.
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No Longer A Smoker's Illness: The Hidden Lung Disease Epidemic Behind India's Winter Death Spike
In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in reported mortality.
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When Shortness Of Breath Is Not Just Fatigue: Doctor Explains COPD Symptoms Most People Miss
Even mild or occasional breathlessness can be an early sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD.
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Poor AQI: Odd Ways Air Pollution Is Affecting Your Health Without You Realising
Keep reading as we list odd ways through which the air pollution is affecting your health.
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Air Pollution: Coughing Due To Poor AQI? Here's How To Manage It
In this article, we discuss simple tips to help you manage cough during high air pollution.
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Throat Feeling Itchy Due To Poor Air Quality? Try These Desi Hacks
For healthy adults, a sore or scratchy throat after a heavy air-pollution day is usually temporary and improves in days with reduced exposure and simple self-care. Here are some easy hacks.
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Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Why Monsoon Triggers Respiratory Illnesses In India; 5 Ways To Stay Safe
Monsoon Diseases Prevention: Monsoon brings welcome relief but also triggers respiratory health issues like cold, flu, asthma and pneumonia, due to high humidity, mould, dust, air pollution and viral outbreaks.
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Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children
On World Cancer Day, a look at how the change is being driven by environmental, occupational and/or genetic risk factors.
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Lung Diseases You Are Prone To If Exposed To Air Pollution
In this article, we share a list of lung diseases you may be susceptible to due to air pollution exposure.
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Here's How Long Term Exposure To Air Pollution Affects Your Health
Air Pollution Health Effects: In this article, we share in detail how long term exposure to air pollution can affect your health.
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Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
-
AIIMS-Delhi To Study Link Between Lung Cancer And Air Pollution
The AIIMS-Delhi is set to conduct the AIRCARE study, which plans to study the correlation between particulate matter and how it is causing lung cancer.
-
Breathing Has Become Harder For Many, No Thanks To Air Pollution: What Lungs Need As You Enter 2026
Air pollution in India has reached alarming levels and has started seriously affecting lung health across all ages.
-
Men Record Higher Lung Deposition Of Air Pollutants In Delhi, Says Study
Researchers at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, analysed data from 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi between 2019 and 2023.
-
Pollution And COPD: Why Winters Are A Nightmare For Lung Patients
When temperatures drop, the air becomes dry and constricts the airways, making it harder for COPD patients to breathe. This can lead to coughing, wheezing, and sudden breathlessness even with minimal physical activity.
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No Longer A Smoker's Illness: The Hidden Lung Disease Epidemic Behind India's Winter Death Spike
In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in reported mortality.
-
When Shortness Of Breath Is Not Just Fatigue: Doctor Explains COPD Symptoms Most People Miss
Even mild or occasional breathlessness can be an early sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD.
-
Poor AQI: Odd Ways Air Pollution Is Affecting Your Health Without You Realising
Keep reading as we list odd ways through which the air pollution is affecting your health.
-
Air Pollution: Coughing Due To Poor AQI? Here's How To Manage It
In this article, we discuss simple tips to help you manage cough during high air pollution.
-
Throat Feeling Itchy Due To Poor Air Quality? Try These Desi Hacks
For healthy adults, a sore or scratchy throat after a heavy air-pollution day is usually temporary and improves in days with reduced exposure and simple self-care. Here are some easy hacks.
-
Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Why Monsoon Triggers Respiratory Illnesses In India; 5 Ways To Stay Safe
Monsoon Diseases Prevention: Monsoon brings welcome relief but also triggers respiratory health issues like cold, flu, asthma and pneumonia, due to high humidity, mould, dust, air pollution and viral outbreaks.
-
Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children
On World Cancer Day, a look at how the change is being driven by environmental, occupational and/or genetic risk factors.
-
Lung Diseases You Are Prone To If Exposed To Air Pollution
In this article, we share a list of lung diseases you may be susceptible to due to air pollution exposure.
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Here's How Long Term Exposure To Air Pollution Affects Your Health
Air Pollution Health Effects: In this article, we share in detail how long term exposure to air pollution can affect your health.
