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The Delhi High Court has directed schools to stop outdoor sports during the peak pollution months of November to January to protect children from severe AQI exposure. Experts recommend safe indoor alternatives like yoga, stretching, dance workouts, and low-intensity exercises that can help keep kids active without risking their respiratory health. , Health, Times Now

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Before buying an air purifier, it is essential to look beyond price and brand. Key health factors, like HEPA efficiency, filtration layers, noise levels, proper filtration, room size compatibility, and maintenance needs, determine how well the device protects you from pollution, allergens, and harmful particulates., Health, Times Now

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COPD remains one of India's most underdiagnosed lung diseases, with millions noticing symptoms only after serious damage. Doctors say early screening, especially for smokers, passive smokers, and those exposed to pollution or biomass fuel, can prevent years of breathlessness and disability.

Women in Delhi are increasingly vulnerable to COPD due to a double burden of outdoor pollution and indoor air contaminants from cooking fumes, incense, cleaners, and poor ventilation. Biological factors, smaller lung size, and hormonal influences further heighten their risk. On World COPD Day, doctors warn that even non-smoking women are now developing early respiratory damage. , Health, Times Now

Rising levels of air pollution and the resulting growth in respiratory disorders such as COPD pose a serious public health problem

High AQI levels do not just affect daytime breathing; they disrupt the body's internal balance, interfere with restorative sleep processes, and significantly increase the risk of insomnia. Improving indoor air quality with purifiers, ensuring adequate ventilation, and tracking AQI levels can help safeguard sleep during periods of heavy pollution. , Health, Times Now