Impact of Air Pollution on Your Health | Air Pollution Causes,Effects and Solutions |Dr. Nikhil Modi

Impact of Air Pollution on Your Health | Air Pollution Causes,Effects and Solutions | Dr. Nikhil Modi | Apollo Hospital

In this video, Dr. Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant – Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, discusses the serious health risks associated with increased pollution levels in North India. As the air turns toxic in winters, we are witnessing a surge in respiratory issues leading to symptoms like cough, runny nose, sore throat, and breathing difficulty.Dr. Nikhil Modi explains how the toxic gases we inhale directly impact our respiratory system, causing inflammatory reactions leading to breathing-related and allergy-related problems. Long-term exposure could even lead to permanent lung damage, increased risk of pneumonia, tuberculosis, and even lung cancer. He stresses the urgent need for people to take measures to protect themselves, including wearing air masks and reducing outdoor excursions unless necessary.Stay tuned to our channel to gain more insight into the effects of pollution on health and the preventive measures you could take.