Understanding pollution and its effects on Health: A Deep Dive by Dr. Nikhil Modi

Understanding pollution and its effects on Health: A Deep Dive by Dr. Nikhil Modi | Apollo Hospital

In our new video, we explore how Delhi’s deteriorating air quality is becoming a major public health concern. Join us as Dr. Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant in Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, explains the causes and possible solutions to this pressing issue. Dive deep into the insights of an expert and learn what we can do to improve the air we breathe in Delhi.In this enlightening video, respected Dr. Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant in Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Indraprastha Fall Hospital, Delhi, discusses the urgent topic of pollution and its impacts on human health. As North India and the Delhi, NCR regions confront large-scale pollution problems, it’s of paramount importance to comprehend the cause of this issue and its influence on our well-being.In this video, Dr. Nikhil Modi elucidates the constituents of pollution, presenting in-depth insights on particles, their properties like PM 2.5, harmful gases, and the plethora of chemicals present. Learn as he unpacks the significant impacts of these particles upon inhalation, contributing to swelling, coughs, colds, water in the eyes, sore throats, acute respiratory conditions, and other immediate health issues.Moreover, the video discloses how chronic inflammation caused by pollution particles can lead to permanent lung changes, triggering conditions such as COPD and increasing the risk of lung cancer. Dr. Modi also highlights the potential damage to vital organs due to blood vessels blockage, caused by ultrafine pollution particles, leading to heart attacks, stroke risks, and potentially fatal outcomes.As pollution is an alarming concern affecting our long-term health, Dr. Modi’s message is clear: awareness and prevention are paramount.