Gorakhpur Battles Rising Lung Diseases: Climate Change, Pollution Blamed; Home Remedies Offered

• Purvanchal, especially Gorakhpur, sees a rapid increase in respiratory illnesses like bronchitis, asthma, and allergies.
• Experts attribute the rise to climate change, environmental imbalance, deforestation, and increased dust/smog.
• Bronchitis, asthma, TB, and COPD cases are prevalent, with smokers at higher risk for COPD.
• Professor Abhay of Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University emphasizes prevention and clean surroundings.
• Home remedies include black pepper with honey, basil leaves, and Ashwagandha to boost immunity and lung health.