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Sonia Gandhi Admitted to Hospital After Delhi Pollution Aggravates Bronchial Asthma

<span>Sonia Gandhi</span>, Congress leader has been admitted to <span>Sir Ganga Ram Hospital</span> in New Delhi after she suffered respiratory discomfort on Tuesday. Reports have mentioned that her condition as of now is "absolutely stable". Gandhi has a problem of chronic cough, and due to the capital city's pollution, she has been regular with hospital visits and check-ups. Hospital source, while speaking to the news agency PTI said that "it is a routine admission". 

According to reports, she had complained of some respiratory discomfort. Once her medical examination was done, it was found that "her <span>bronchial asthma</span> had been mildly exacerbated", confirmed Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of the hospital. A hospital source told PTI that this is due to the combined effects of cold weather and pollution. 

As a precautionary measure, she was admitted in hospital for further observation and treatment. The physicians who are treating her will be taking a decision on her discharge based on her clinical progress. This can take a day or two, confirmed sourced.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/30-of-delhis-children-are-borderline-asthmatic-says-doctor-as-young-ones-keep-breathing-toxic-air-article-153385056" data-type="tilCustomLink">30% of Delhi’s Children Are Borderline Asthmatic, Says Doctor</a> 

Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of airways that causes periodic "attacks" of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. This explains the routine admission. As per a 2008 study, published in <em>Deutsches Ärzteblatt International</em>, this affects about 10% children and 5% adults. 

The study notes that it is characterized by bronchial hyperactivity and a variable degree of airway obstruction. It is diagnosed on the basis of the clinical history physical examination, and pulmonary function tests, including reversibility testing and measurement of bronchial reactivity, 

Recurrent episodes of acute shortness of breath, usually at night or in the early morning hours are common. Also to be noted that these are the two typical times when pollution levels are at the highest. 

<h2>What Are The Common Symptoms Of Bronchial Asthma?</h2>

<h3>Some of the common symptoms of Bronchial Asthma are:</h3>

<ul><li>Cough</li><li>Wheezing</li><li>Feeling of tightness in the chest</li><li>Shortness of breath</li></ul>

The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that asthma affects over 260 million people globally and causes more than 450,000 deaths every year. WHO also notes that many of these deaths are preventable if diagnosed and treated at the right time. 

<h2>Why Does Bronchial Asthma Flare Up In Polluted Winters?</h2>

Dr Dixit Thakur, a Delhi-based pulmonologist at Pulmo Vista Clinics notes that winter acts as a "perfect storm" for asthma patients due to pollution, cold air, infections, and indoor allergens. 

<h3>Some of the reasons the doctor notes are:</h3>

<h4>Pollution is at its peak in winter</h4>

During winters, low wind speed traps pollutants, temperature inversion prevents dispersion. Furthermore, other factors like stubble burning and firecracker, along with vehicular emissions add to the pollution levels during winter. Find particles like PM2.5 penetrate deep into the lungs and inflame airways that trigger asthma attacks. 

<h4>Cold air causes airway constriction </h4>

When the air is cold and dry and it enters lungs, the airways tighter, inflammation increases and breathing becomes labored. This is especially the case during early mornings and late evenings, or on foggy days. 

Winter also brings viral colds, flu, sinus infections and bronchitis, all of which can inflame the airways significantly and worsen asthma control. Further, since people stay indoors longer with doors and windows closed, this may extend their exposure to indoor allergens like dust mites, mold, pet dander, and indoor smoke from heater or incense.

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Sonia Gandhi, Congress leader has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after she suffered respiratory discomfort on Tuesday. Reports have mentioned that her condition as of now is "absolutely stable". Gandhi has a problem of chronic cough, and due to the capital city's pollution, she has been regular with hospital visits and check-ups. Hospital source, while speaking to the news agency PTI said that "it is a routine admission". What Happened To Sonia Gandhi?According to reports, she had complained of some respiratory discomfort. Once her medical examination was done, it was found that "her bronchial asthma had been mildly exacerbated", confirmed Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of the hospital. A hospital source told PTI that this is due to the combined effects of cold weather and pollution. As a precautionary measure, she was admitted in hospital for further observation and treatment. The physicians who are treating her will be taking a decision on her discharge based on her clinical progress. This can take a day or two, confirmed sourced.Read: 30% of Delhi’s Children Are Borderline Asthmatic, Says Doctor What Is Bronchial Asthma?Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of airways that causes periodic "attacks" of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. This explains the routine admission. As per a 2008 study, published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, this affects about 10% children and 5% adults. The study notes that it is characterized by bronchial hyperactivity and a variable degree of airway obstruction. It is diagnosed on the basis of the clinical history physical examination, and pulmonary function tests, including reversibility testing and measurement of bronchial reactivity, Recurrent episodes of acute shortness of breath, usually at night or in the early morning hours are common. Also to be noted that these are the two typical times when pollution levels are at the highest. What Are The Common Symptoms Of Bronchial Asthma?Some of the common symptoms of Bronchial Asthma are:CoughWheezingFeeling of tightness in the chestShortness of breathThe World Health Organization (WHO) notes that asthma affects over 260 million people globally and causes more than 450,000 deaths every year. WHO also notes that many of these deaths are preventable if diagnosed and treated at the right time. Why Does Bronchial Asthma Flare Up In Polluted Winters?Dr Dixit Thakur, a Delhi-based pulmonologist at Pulmo Vista Clinics notes that winter acts as a "perfect storm" for asthma patients due to pollution, cold air, infections, and indoor allergens. Some of the reasons the doctor notes are:Pollution is at its peak in winterDuring winters, low wind speed traps pollutants, temperature inversion prevents dispersion. Furthermore, other factors like stubble burning and firecracker, along with vehicular emissions add to the pollution levels during winter. Find particles like PM2.5 penetrate deep into the lungs and inflame airways that trigger asthma attacks. Cold air causes airway constriction When the air is cold and dry and it enters lungs, the airways tighter, inflammation increases and breathing becomes labored. This is especially the case during early mornings and late evenings, or on foggy days. Rise in respiratory infectionsWinter also brings viral colds, flu, sinus infections and bronchitis, all of which can inflame the airways significantly and worsen asthma control. Further, since people stay indoors longer with doors and windows closed, this may extend their exposure to indoor allergens like dust mites, mold, pet dander, and indoor smoke from heater or incense.

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