NEW DELHI : The overall air quality level in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) slipped to hazardous levels on Friday.
The rise in pollution levels is leading to various health issues. Those who are suffering from respiratory problems or those whose lungs are compromised like in the COVID-19 patients are at a higher risk of health complications due to rising pollution levels.
For COVID-19 patients, the rise in air pollution levels can add to various health complications.
"Many COVID-19 patients already have a compromised lung functioning. Their pulmonary test is not good, which is definitely a more restrictive pattern of lung functioning. Due to pollution, oxygen levels go down," said Dr Ashish Khattar, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Venkteshwar Hospital.
Further Dr Khattar said that due to air pollution, the rise in irritants would lead to compromisation of the lungs.
"Lungs will starve for more oxygen and then, the lungs would become more breathless," added Dr Khattar.
According to World Health Organisation (WHO) report, out of 10 people, nine people are breathing polluted air with high levels of pollutants, which are dangerous, causing the rise in premature deaths each year.
According to experts, people who have a history of respiratory diseases, such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial lung disease (ILD) are going through health problems.
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