Tackling air pollution: Can wearing masks, improving ventilation help tackle effects of poor AQI on our lungs? A doctor explains

Edition

IN

IN
US

News
Videos News
TOI originals News
Tackling air pollution: Can wearing masks, improving ventilation help tackle effects of poor AQI on our lungs? A doctor explains

Trending

Election Result Coverage

Lebanon Rocket Attack

2921 views | Nov 24, 2023, 08:00:00 AM | TOI.in

Share

Tackling air pollution: Can wearing masks, improving ventilation help tackle effects of poor AQI on our lungs? A doctor explains

Major Indian cities like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai are in the throes of a severe pollution crisis, posing significant challenges for managing hazardous conditions. The adverse effects on air quality and public health have left cities grappling for solutions. Dr. Sushmita Roychowdhury, Director of Pulmonology at Fortis, emphasized the need to protect oneself. Amidst this crisis, strategies for safeguarding health become paramount. The Times of India spoke to Dr. Roychowdhury to gather insights on navigating and mitigating the impact of pollution on individual well-being.

Recommended Playlist

Top Viral Videos

Sam Konstas horoscope: 'He will be like Rishabh Pant and Yuvraj Singh'

Stars align for Sam Konstas! Could he be the next Rishabh Pant or Yuvraj Singh? Dive into his cricket horoscope and what the future holds for this rising talent.

12.6K views | 1 day ago

Trudeau Gives Up, Gets Emotional After Resignation As Canada PM; 'I Am A Fighter, I Cannot...'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday as the leader of the Liberal Party, following growing discontent with his leadership and declining popularity. He will serve as interim leader until a successor is chosen. Click to find out more.

8.0K views | 1 day ago

Short Videos

BJP Orchestrated Attack On Kejriwal During ‘Padyatra’ Campaign: Delhi CM Atishi

Your Autistic Child Can Also Make A Difference

Your Autistic Child Can Also Make A Difference

Kejriwal Questions RSS Over BJP’s 'Dirty' Tactics Against Opposition | Watch

Atishi's 1st Statement After Being Picked As Delhi CM; 'Kejriwal Made Biggest Sacrifice'

Kejriwal To Give Up CM Residence; AAP's Sanjay Singh Issues Big Warning...

Related Articles

“India would save more years of life by…”: Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson’s tips on tackling air pollution

10L fine on Mandale Metro project agency over pollution

Will stop coastal rd work if pollution linked to it is not tackled, says MPCB

Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution rankings with 'hazardous' air quality levels

Industrial, middle-income areas lead in waste burning: Survey

2024: The year of green resistance for clean water, air, and a greener tomorrow

Sierra Leone student tackles toxic air pollution

This December, Kolkata breathed its cleanest air in recent memory

Popular Categories

Headlines Sports News Business News India News World News Bollywood News Health+ Tips Indian TV Shows Celebrity Photos Technology News

Hot on the Web

Reduce Cholesterol Tomato Juice Archana Puran Singh Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Black Coffee Sundar C Naga Chaitanya Kartik Aaryan Rajpal Yadav Optical illusion

Top Trends

Champions Trophy 2025 Delhi Election 2025 PM Keir Starmer Ravi Shastri How did Brain Matusz Die Kalea Chevalier Sam Konstas Who is Anita Anand Justin Trudeau BJP Candidates for Delhi Election Elon Musk Karnataka SSLC Exam 2025 PM Modi Pariksha Pe Charcha UGC Draft Regulation 2025 Kerala Human Skull in Fridge Donald Trump Arshdeep Singh Live Cricket Score

Trending Topics

Ajith Superfoods For Legs Winter Food Biggest Fruits Chinese Zodiac Sings Brain Exercises Wildlife Safari In 2025 Baby John Box Office Collection Anupam Mittal Pamela Anderson Amit Banerji Chinese New Year 2025 Jim Corbet National Park Maha Kumbh 2025 Shark Tank India 4 NYT Connections Sam Altman Elon Musk

Living and entertainment

ETimes Travel Destinations Cricbuzz.com TV Lifestyle Newspaper Subscription Food News Times Prime Whats Hot

Services

CouponDunia TechGig TimesJobs Bollywood News Times Mobile Gadgets Work with Us Colombia

Latest News

Discover tips for living well with diabetes From Devotion to Danger: Why fans must rethink hoardings, banners, and dangerous tributes to their favorite stars 'Mahabharata era' Shivling vandalised at Unnao temple, man arrested Should parental rights be limited by intellectual ability? Bombay HC explores legal boundaries Kejriwal's big claim: All 7 BJP MPs given target to create fake voters for New Delhi seat Janhvi Kapoor is giving vintage Hollywood vibes in this D&G co-ord set with a royal price tag 2nd ODI: New Zealand seal series with 113-run victory over Sri Lanka in rain-hit match Delhi polls: BJP's 'electoral Hindu' attack after AAP launches 'Sanatan Seva Samiti''Bigg Boss 18': Shilpa Shirodkar labels Vivian Dsena a 'loser' while clarifying her loyalty to Karan Veer Mehra NYT Strands January 08, 2025: Clues, answers, Spangram for today Authorities begin excavation at sites following discovery of 'ancient temples' in Firozabad As cybersecurity threats rise, ISB Executive Education's Cybersecurity for Leaders programme equips leaders with AI-integrated solutions 'Hope Modi ji keeps on giving us visa': 100 Pakistani devotees offer 'chadar' at Ajmer Dargah during Urs Sa Re Ga Ma Pa contestants Ujwal and Parvathi bag their first song ‘Tere Sang’ Composed by Sachet and Parampara FPI cautious on Indian market until further clarity on Q3 results This woman is both father and mother to her two sons, know how is it possible CES 2025: After five-year wait, Sony-Honda's Afeela is finally a reality 'Lights, car engines left on': Monster wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles

Copyright © 2025 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service

翻译：