There has been a rise in cases of respiratory diseases and pulmonary disorders. Air pollution is a triggering factor for asthma mainly in months of December and January.
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According to doctors, death due to respiratory disease is the fourth leading cause of death in Chennai. Respiratory diseases can affect all age groups and class of people. Even pediatricians have claimed that 1 in 8 children are prone to asthma. President of Indian Academy for Paediatrics, Dr S Balasubramanian said, “Heredity is a factor, but increased pollution in the city is a major trigger.”
Source-Medindia