Air pollution levels rise: How do pollution levels cause viral fever? What are the symptoms to be concerned about? | The Times of India

Post Diwali, there’s been a rampant decline in the air quality levels, particularly in Delhi-NCR, with some AQI levels reaching absolute ‘hazardous’ levels. If reports are to go by, there’s also a steep rise in the PM 2.5 levels in the air.

Now, while the poor air quality is caused by a number of factors, including stubble burning, pollutants, cracker burning, air pollution is an actual problem at hand which can cause several different problems, and manifest into long-term health consequences as well. One of the most prime problems we face is of course, experiencing symptoms like burning, itchiness in the eyes, throat allergies, headaches and breathing difficulties. What we do not realize is that poor air quality levels could also cause difficult problems like viral fevers, complicate respiratory infections and make people vulnerable to additional risks. Pollution levels right now could also be especially concerning, considering that we are already facing a bad influx of viral and seasonal infections.

Also read: Natural tips to protect yourself from harmful health effects of smog and pollution

But how grave can the impact of pollution be on existing illness risks? We try to break it down for you: