Thick layer of smog seen at Delhi's Dhaula Kuan Ring Road on Wednesday morning after a 413 AQI, with 31 stations recording severe levels at around 7 am.
Studies have shown that exposure to air pollutants, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and toxic chemicals, can have adverse effects on women's reproductive health. Highlighting that an increased level of air pollution has been associated with various gynecological issues, Dr Ritu Sethi, Associate Director - Gynecology at Max Hospital in Gurugram and Founder of Aura Speciality Clinic in Gurugram, revealed a few important fertility-related points that you should know -
"The first symptoms of issues brought about because of smog are inflammation in nose, throat, lungs, and eyes. In a few cases, respiration and breathing device also can be impacted," says Dr Mishra.
Delhi's air quality continues to be in the 'very poor' category with the AQI slipping to 368, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Delhi's air quality on Monday reached the lower end of 'very poor' category with Air Quality Index (AQI) at 318 (overall), according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
