respiratory illness

  • Delhi

    Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis: Over 200,000 Respiratory Cases Reported in Major Hospitals Within Three Years

    Dec 03, 2025 08:17 pm CST

    Parliamentary data reveals alarming statistics as Delhi's major hospitals recorded 204,758 acute respiratory illness cases between 2022-2024, with 30,420 requiring hospitalization. Despite annual health advisories, the capital continues to struggle with severe air pollution, leading to increasingly serious respiratory conditions requiring medical intervention.

  • Delhi

    Delhi's Toxic Air Forces Child Into Surgery: Mother Shares Devastating Impact of Pollution Crisis

    Nov 26, 2025 07:48 pm CST

    A Delhi mother shares her heartbreaking story of how severe air pollution led to her young son's two-year battle with respiratory illness, ultimately requiring surgery. Sakshi Pahwa's viral testimony highlights the devastating health consequences of Delhi's toxic air quality on children and the urgent need for environmental action to protect vulnerable populations.

  • First Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu: Understanding the Risk, Symptoms, and Prevention Measures

    First Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu: Understanding the Risk, Symptoms, and Prevention Measures

    Nov 19, 2025 04:37 pm CST

    A rare human case of H5N5 bird flu has been confirmed in Washington State, marking the first human infection with this specific strain. While health officials currently consider public risk low, experts explain the virus's characteristics, transmission patterns, symptoms, and preventive measures. This article examines whether H5N5 poses a pandemic threat and provides guidance from leading medical specialists.