HealthPhoto: HT HealthPulmonologist Warns Seasonal Allergy Symptoms May Signal Pollution Effects
Pulmonologist Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal warns that symptoms like runny nose, irritated throat, and lingering cough, often dismissed as seasonal allergies, may actually indicate respiratory reactions to air pollution in North India. Between October and February, poor air quality with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) inflames airways, mimicking allergic rhinitis and worsening sensitivity to pollen and dust, turning mild symptoms into persistent issues.
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