Dehradun Smog Crisis: Respiratory & Throat Ailments Soar Amid High AQI

• Dehradun faces a health crisis due to high AQI, dry cold, and lack of rain, leading to a surge in respiratory and throat ailments.
• ENT specialists warn that the combination of cold, dryness, and pollution rapidly increases allergies, infections, and risks like throat cancer.
• Lack of rain prevents dust and pollutants from settling, creating a "toxic blanket" and directly impacting the respiratory system.
• Doon Hospital reports a significant rise in patients with nose, ear, and throat diseases, alongside respiratory issues.
• Doctors advise identifying personal 'allergy triggers' and taking proactive preventive measures to protect against health risks.

Why It Matters: Dehradun's severe smog and dry cold are causing a health crisis, increasing respiratory and throat diseases.