Deccan Chronicle 25 January 2021 The following is an extract from a news article published by Deccan Chronicle, reporting on an advisory issued by allergy and immunology experts urging caution for allergic individuals receiving COVID-19 vaccines. WARANGAL: Even as the launch of the vaccine for covid-19 is being lauded as a lifesaver, there is a word of caution for people with allergies, said Dr Vyakarnam Nageshwar, allergist and immunologist, while speaking to reporters here on Sunday. He released an advisory for people undergoing treatment for allergies. Stating that 30 per cent of the population remains prone to one form of
The Hans India 3 Apr 2017 The following is an extract from a news article published by The Hans India, reporting on alarming air pollution levels in Warangal city, where PM2.5 readings have exceeded those of New Delhi, raising serious public health concerns. Hanmakonda: Believe it or not, many of the areas in Warangal city are worse polluted areas and in terms of poor quality of air beaten New Delhi, which as per the WHO has most polluted air on earth. As per World Health Organisation report, the Indian capital records an average particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) reading of
Times of India Dec 15, 2016 The following is an extract from a news article published by The Times of India, highlighting rising air pollution levels and dangerous PM2.5 concentrations in Hyderabad’s VIP areas, posing serious health risks to commuters. HYDERABAD: If you get stuck in a traffic congestion at the city’s VIP areas like the Assembly building, Secretariat or the Telangana chief minister’s camp office, think twice before rolling down the car windows as you would be exposed to high levels of air pollution. The three VIP areas are among the places found with poor’ to ‘very poor’ air quality index (AQI) ratings
The Hindu March 24, 2016 The following is an extract from a news article published by The Hindu, highlighting expert medical advice on increased allergy and asthma risks during winter due to dust mites, moulds, and cold temperatures. HYDERABAD: Winters are always tough for persons prone to allergies! By rough estimates, December and January mark a 30 per cent surge in complaints about allergies. The dip in temperature during these months also is challenging for children and elderly, who struggle with asthma attacks when they come in contact with allergens. According to doctors, 70 per cent of allergy aggravation in
