NEW DELHI : The overall air quality level in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) slipped to hazardous levels on Friday.
The rise in pollution levels is leading to various health issues. Those who are suffering from respiratory problems or those whose lungs are compromised like in the COVID-19 patients are at a higher risk of health complications due to rising pollution levels.
For COVID-19 patients, the rise in air pollution levels can add to various health complications. "Many COVID-19 patients already have a compromised lung functioning.
Their pulmonary test is not good, which is definitely a more restrictive pattern of lung functioning. Due to pollution, oxygen levels go down," said Dr Ashish Khattar, Senior Consultant,