दीवाली के बाद बिगड़ा एयर क्वालिटी इंडेक्स, अस्पतालों में सांस के मरीजों की संख्या 30% तक बढ़ी – Rewritten

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“title”: “Post-Diwali Air Emergency: Delhi-NCR Grapples with Severe Pollution, 30% Spike in Respiratory Cases”,
“summary”: “Post-Diwali, Delhi-NCR’s air quality has plunged to hazardous levels, causing a distressing 30% surge in respiratory patients across hospitals. Doctors report increased cases of cough, breathlessness, and chest congestion. They urge residents, particularly vulnerable groups, to wear N95 masks, use air filters, and limit outdoor activities.”,
“content”: “Delhi-NCR faces a severe public health crisis as air quality has sharply deteriorated to ‘severe’ levels post-Diwali. This environmental decline has led to a significant burden on the healthcare system, with hospitals reporting an unprecedented 25-30% surge in patients with respiratory ailments.nnMedical facilities are witnessing a substantial uptick in their OPDs and emergency rooms. Hospitals like Lok Nayak, Guru Teg Bahadur, and G.B. Pant recorded hundreds of respiratory-related admissions on Diwali day. Dr. Police Kumar Gupta, a medicine specialist at RML Hospital, notes a rise from approximately 1,000 to over 1,200 daily OPD patients, presenting with persistent cough, throat irritation, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.nnExperts warn the full impact of this hazardous air quality will intensify in coming days. Dr. Gurmeet Singh Chhab