Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
City witnessing rise in respiratory ailment cases
TNN | Apr 15, 2012, 12.51PM IST
KANPUR:The city hospitals are witnessing an increase in respiratory ailments cases these days due to hot weather conditions prevailing in the region. The dug-up roads, choking on dust is adding to the woes people who are facing respiratory troubles because of the same.
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Dr Anil Nigam, chest specialist at Ursala Horseman Hospital said that the rise in respiratory ailments mainly happens due to the particulate matter in smog that triggers asthma in individuals allergic to it. The expert points out that sudden variations in temperatures is harmful for children as well.
It is important to mention here that as per the outpatient records of the UHM and other district hospitals, the chest specialists are observing nearly 30 to 50 increased cases everyday. Also, among all the patients, at least 30% are children.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are also finding the conditions difficult to tackle.The ongoing digging work under Jawharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) is adding dust to environment.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ratory-ailment-cases/articleshow/12673570.cms
TNN | Apr 15, 2012, 12.51PM IST
KANPUR:The city hospitals are witnessing an increase in respiratory ailments cases these days due to hot weather conditions prevailing in the region. The dug-up roads, choking on dust is adding to the woes people who are facing respiratory troubles because of the same.
...
Dr Anil Nigam, chest specialist at Ursala Horseman Hospital said that the rise in respiratory ailments mainly happens due to the particulate matter in smog that triggers asthma in individuals allergic to it. The expert points out that sudden variations in temperatures is harmful for children as well.
It is important to mention here that as per the outpatient records of the UHM and other district hospitals, the chest specialists are observing nearly 30 to 50 increased cases everyday. Also, among all the patients, at least 30% are children.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are also finding the conditions difficult to tackle.The ongoing digging work under Jawharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) is adding dust to environment.
...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ratory-ailment-cases/articleshow/12673570.cms