Delhi hospitals see spike in patients with respiratory issues
A view of the AIIMS hospital covered in smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches to ‘severe’ category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in New Delhi
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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday (November 18, 2024) said he has ordered the Health Department to form a special task force at Lok Nayak Hospital to handle medical emergencies related to pollution. The direction came as worsening air quality led to a rise in the number of patients complaining of respiratory issues across the city hospitals.According to pulmonologists, their number has gone up significantly in the past three to four days.“On a normal day, we receive around 10-15 patients facing breathing issues....