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Covid Like patches in Lungs: The poisonous air of Delhi-NCR is giving very dangerous signals. Doctors have revealed such a horrifying truth through CT scan which is extremely scary. Doctors say that just as patches were formed in people’s lungs during the time of Corona, similar patches are appearing due to this poisonous air.
Toxic Air Consequences: The harsh climate of Delhi has become an enemy of life. It is becoming difficult to breathe in this smoky Delhi-NCR. We all know that this poisonous air is having a very bad effect on our health, but doctors have revealed a shocking thing which is very scary. After CT-scan of some people, the doctors found out that due to this poisonous air, similar patches were being formed in the lungs of the people as were being formed during the time of Corona. This report is very scary because we all know the consequences of Corona. Our News 18 India colleague Ravi Singh has talked to the famous radiologist Dr. Sandeep Sharma regarding this entire matter.
Risk of cancer also increased
Speaking to StuffUnknownIndia, senior radiologist Dr. Sandeep Sharma said that just as patches were visible in the lungs during Covid, now a similar situation is being seen due to pollution. As the air is getting worse, the condition of our lungs is also getting worse. He told that more patches are now visible in CT scan and chest X-ray than before. The biggest reason for this is the very fine particles like PM 2.5 present in the air, which reach directly inside the lungs through breath and also get mixed in the blood. This not only causes respiratory problems but also increases the risk of cancer.
lungs not functioning properly
Dr. Sandeep explains that when AQI reaches around 300, its effect is as if a person is smoking 15 to 20 cigarettes a day. Polluted air causes irritation and swelling in the respiratory tract. Gradually the working power of the lungs starts decreasing, that is, the function of the lungs starts weakening. Deteriorating lungs are becoming the cause of many serious diseases. In big cities like Delhi, cases of lung cancer are increasing even among non-smokers. It is estimated that in 2025, the number of lung cancer patients in the country may reach around 81,200.
Children and elderly are most affected
Dr. Sandeep Sharma said that due to pollution, COPD and asthma patients have to be repeatedly admitted to the hospital. In children, this is affecting the development of lungs, while for the elderly, this condition can prove fatal. Children and the elderly are being hit the hardest by pollution. Especially for those who already have respiratory disease or any serious illness, this poisonous air is no less than a major threat. It is clear that if the air is not cleared, then the picture of the lungs in CT scan and X-ray will become even more scary.
