Pulmonology

Veteran actress Saira Banu recovering after battling Pneumonia

NEW DELHI: Iconic actress Saira Banu, 80, was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and suffered blood clots in her calves. However, she has now shared positive news that the clots have dissolved and her health has significantly improved. Dr. Avi Kumar, Senior Consultant of Pulmonology at Fortis Escorts Hospital, discussed pneumonia and its treatments, referencing Banu’s […]

5,400 deaths recorded in Mumbai from prolonged NO₂ exposure

NEW DELHI: A recent Greenpeace India report, ‘Beyond North India: NO₂ Pollution and Health Risks in Seven Major Indian Cities’, has highlighted alarming nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels in urban atmospheres, revealing its severe health implications.  As per the report, the severe health toll of NO₂ pollution, noted an estimated 5,400 deaths in Mumbai from prolonged […]