With Delhi AQI still in the ‘poor’ category at 228 on Wednesday morning, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the citizens continue to grapple for fresh air. Exposure to toxic air has been linked with several lung conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and even lung cancer. In an exclusive interview with Financial Express. com, former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria shared how poor air quality is now affecting even those with no underlying health issues, especially the younger generation, who are reporting symptoms ranging from persistent cough and chest wheezing to breathing difficulty.

Dr Guleria said that healthy people with no pre-existing issues are increasingly reporting worrisome respiratory symptoms .

“People who

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