Overview
- The actor described worsening throat irritation, loss of voice and sinus congestion after returning from Goa, attributing her symptoms to Mumbai’s high AQI.
- She blamed relentless construction, mass redevelopment and tree cutting for dust-laden air, referencing talk of clearing the Aravallis.
- Pulmonologists told The Indian Express that elevated PM2.5 and PM10 can inflame the throat, vocal cords and sinuses and may aggravate asthma or bronchitis.
- Doctors cautioned that repeated exposure to polluted air raises risks of chronic respiratory disease, reduced lung capacity and heart problems, especially for children, older adults and those with lung conditions.
- Experts said indoor air can carry infiltrated pollutants and that purifiers cannot fully remove them during spikes, advising certified N95 masks, brief ventilation when levels improve and avoiding intense outdoor exercise.