Agra: The impact of the high level of air pollution in the city of Taj as long as Diwali has been seen with a burst in the number of patients suffering from respiratory diseases to make the road to the hospital.
In the last 48 hours, more than 200 patients suffering from respiratory problems were reported at SN Medical College in Agra.
Previously, only two or three patients with respiratory diseases were hospitalized every day.
From 200, 15 patients in critical conditions treated in the emergency ward.
15 Other patients were accepted in chest disease and tuberculosis ward.
All these patients subject to oxygen support.
Most of them have swelling in the lungs, the hospital authority said.
Coinciding with the Diwali festival, the air quality index (AQI) in the city of Agra, the ‘poor’ touched the ‘severe’ sign on Friday.
Dr.
Prashant Gupta, SNMC Principal, said, “Since Diwali, there has been a significant increase in the number of patients with respiratory diseases.
The majority of such patients who have been received have suffered asthma attacks and are in the age group 30 to 60 years.
TB patients and those who Having Covid-19 infection previously also complained of difficulties in breathing because of the high level of pollution.
Patients who recognize have been done on oxygen support.
“In addition to respiratory diseases, the Ministry of Health officials claim the increase in the number of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease and irritation to the eyes and skin.
In the last 48 hours, more than 2,000 people suffered problems caused by air pollution reported in government hospitals in the Agra Division.
Dr.
AK Srivastava, Chief Medical Officer Agra District, said, “Since Diwali, air pollution rates have increased significantly.
It is dangerous even for healthy people.
Asthma and tuberculosis patients should avoid going to public places.
They also have to add to the inhaler dose They are in accordance with the doctor’s advice.
Those who have to come out must wear face masks and keep the body closed.
“Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Agency (CPCB) on Saturday reported a ‘very poor’ (AQI) air quality index in Agra at 390 (average – average aqi last 24 hours).
2.5 material particles remain prominent air pollutants, eight times higher than normal limits.
According to the doctor, prolonged exposure to PM 2.5 beyond safe limits can endanger the respiratory system because ultra fine particulates can find their way far into the lungs and also enter the bloodstream.