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Number Of Patients With Breathing Issues Rise Amid Pollution: AIIMS
As many cities battle air pollution, officials at the country's top medical institute AIIMS said poor air quality has increased the number of patients visiting hospitals with respiratory problems.
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Children With Asthma Are Being Prescribed Unnecessary Antibiotics
Researchers from Erasmus University in The Netherlands found that children with asthma were about 1.6 times more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, compared to children who do not have asthma.
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Government Readies Plan To Clean Delhi's Air, But Won't Focus On Vehicles
The government is devising a plan to combat smog in New Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities, two senior officials said, but it is stopping short of targeting the powerful transport industry.
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As Delhi Sizzles, Meteorological Department Warns of Rise in Toxic Ozone Levels
With increasing temperature, the toxic ozone levels, which cause a number of health problems especially for asthmatics, have breached the permissible limits in the city, the Indian Meteorological Department (MET) said today.
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35 Per cent Children in India Suffer From Poor Lung Health: Survey
Around 35 per cent of school-going children in India suffer from poor lung health with Delhi topping the chart, reveals a recently released survey report.
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11 Infants Die in Malda Medical Hospital in Bengal
The spectre of crib deaths returned to haunt West Bengal with 11 infants losing their lives at the Malda Medical College and Hospital in the past three days.
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What is particulate matter?
There are things floating around in the air. Most of them, you cannot even see. They are a kind of air pollution called particles or particulate matter. In fact, particulate matter may be the air pollutant that most commonly affects people's health.
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Actor Pran recuperating in hospital
Veteran Bollywood actor Pran, who was hospitalised a week back with respiratory problem, is recuperating, sources said.
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Mehdi Hassan likely to be discharged from hospital soon
Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan could be discharged from hospital soon.
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Number Of Patients With Breathing Issues Rise Amid Pollution: AIIMS
As many cities battle air pollution, officials at the country's top medical institute AIIMS said poor air quality has increased the number of patients visiting hospitals with respiratory problems.
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Children With Asthma Are Being Prescribed Unnecessary Antibiotics
Researchers from Erasmus University in The Netherlands found that children with asthma were about 1.6 times more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, compared to children who do not have asthma.
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Government Readies Plan To Clean Delhi's Air, But Won't Focus On Vehicles
The government is devising a plan to combat smog in New Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities, two senior officials said, but it is stopping short of targeting the powerful transport industry.
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As Delhi Sizzles, Meteorological Department Warns of Rise in Toxic Ozone Levels
With increasing temperature, the toxic ozone levels, which cause a number of health problems especially for asthmatics, have breached the permissible limits in the city, the Indian Meteorological Department (MET) said today.
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35 Per cent Children in India Suffer From Poor Lung Health: Survey
Around 35 per cent of school-going children in India suffer from poor lung health with Delhi topping the chart, reveals a recently released survey report.
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11 Infants Die in Malda Medical Hospital in Bengal
The spectre of crib deaths returned to haunt West Bengal with 11 infants losing their lives at the Malda Medical College and Hospital in the past three days.
-
What is particulate matter?
There are things floating around in the air. Most of them, you cannot even see. They are a kind of air pollution called particles or particulate matter. In fact, particulate matter may be the air pollutant that most commonly affects people's health.
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Actor Pran recuperating in hospital
Veteran Bollywood actor Pran, who was hospitalised a week back with respiratory problem, is recuperating, sources said.
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Mehdi Hassan likely to be discharged from hospital soon
Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan could be discharged from hospital soon.
