increasing incidence of asthma— Due to increasing levels of pollution and dust, cases of respiratory diseases have increased rapidly among local citizens. According to health experts, asthma has now become not just a disease but a serious lifestyle challenge. The number of patients coming to major hospitals in the city with complaints of breathlessness and chest tightness has seen a 20% increase in the last one month.

Increasing outbreak of asthma: Shortness of breath and increasing mucus, citizens know how to stay safe

What is the problem: Why are citizens breathing heavily?

Asthma is a chronic condition in which the respiratory tubes (bronchial tubes) become inflamed. As a result, the tubes shrink and extra mucus starts forming in the body. Local doctors say that dust blown from construction works and vehicle smoke is affecting lung function. When air passes through these narrow tubes, the patient experiences dizziness and difficulty breathing.

Expert opinion and official advice

Identification of triggers: It is important to avoid them

Many factors present in the city environment can aggravate asthma. The administration and health department have issued precautions for citizens:

• Air Pollution: Avoid areas with high pollution during morning walks.
• Allergies: Stay away from pet hair, pollen and house dust.
• Smoking: Both active and passive smoking are fatal for the lungs.
• change: Avoid suddenly moving from a cold environment to a hot one or from a hot to a cold environment.