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Center-Right Owned by HT Media Ltd.Why can't you stop coughing in Delhi, Mumbai right now? Is it pollution, flu or something else? Doctors explain
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Medical experts told LiveMint that the physiological responses to smog, seasonal influenza and common colds in Delhi and Mumbai are remarkably alike, making it difficult for individuals to self‑diagnose the cause of persistent coughing and complicating treatment. In response to poor air quality, NDTV reported that Delhi schools are advised to keep ventilation systems working, use air purifiers where possible and avoid campus activities that generate dust, as precautionary measures on bad‑air days.
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A thick layer of smog engulfs the city, further deteriorating air quality at NH 24 on November 04, 2026 in New Delhi. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), seven monitoring stations across the city recorded AQI levels above 400, indicating severe air quality. A thick…
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Nineteen Delhi monitoring stations recorded air quality levels of 400 or above, while neighbouring cities reported varied pollution readings on Thursday
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Medical experts told LiveMint that the physiological responses to smog, seasonal influenza, and common colds look remarkably alike, making self-diagnosis tricky and complicating treatment.
