Delhi air pollution: Three devices that show you how to breathe higher when the AQI doesn’t

Every winter, Delhi sinks into its acquainted gray haze, and the well being impression is seen virtually instantly. Despite seasonal motion plans and public advisories, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations routinely breach protected limits. “Exposure to air pollution can trigger everything from pneumonia, asthma attacks and COPD flare-ups to headaches, eye irritation, worsened sinusitis, and even strokes or heart attacks,” says Dr Gurmeet Singh Chabbra from Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital.

Air purifiers have lengthy been marketed as the primary line of defence, particularly for city residents. “Air purifiers can play a vital role in lowering the concentration of indoor pollutants such as dust mites, pollen, pet dander, mould spores and other airborne allergens”, says Dr Sunny Jain from Accord Super Speciality Hospital, notes.

However, the controversy lies in real-world utilization. Air purifiers are stationary. “Opening windows or doors can immediately equalise AQI, and the real problem lies when you are out of the house at work or in the garden doing a jog or in the market”, notes Dr Sunny Jain.