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BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari claimed that firecrackers can cure several diseases, a statement that drew backlash and was later retracted. The claim was made as Kolkata’s air quality was reported by the Central Pollution Control Board to have an average AQI of 301, categorised as ‘very poor’. Health experts note that firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health, with both short‑and long‑term effects even after air quality improves.
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Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long-term effects of exposure and whether the damage persists after air quality improves
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Chennai: Two people died of burn injuries and 430 others were admitted to hospitals across Tamil Nadu for burns during Deepavali celebrations, according to a State Health Department bulletin. The fatalities included an adult man and a child below 15 years of age. No woman died of burn injuries…
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Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long-term effects of exposure and whether the damage persists after air quality improves
