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As the air quality continues to deteriorate in North India, Pediatrician says that it is a "serious issue" that is affecting the school-going students as there has been an increase in the cases of cold and cough...
Dr Sahab Ram said due to a rise in pollution, asthmatic children are suffering acute asthma attacks...
It is due to the rise in pollution," he said.. "Smoke and dust are harmful for our health and their quantity has increased so much that it is causing a lot of harm," he said, adding the government should think and the people should pay attention on this...
Those who have allergy problems should stay at home as much as possible," he said.. Similar to other days, a layer of smog was seen around Delhi as pollution levels continue to rise.. The AQI at AIIMS, Delhi has been recorded at 438 categorised as 'severe' and at Anand Vihar at 473, according to the CPCB...
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