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Air pollution can worsen asthma and COPD
Pulmonologist Dr Sapna Yadav says rising air pollution can irritate the airways, spark inflammation and damage lung tissue. These effects may worsen breathing problems and trigger symptoms in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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