India, Nov. 2 -- Respiratory and sleep medicine expert Dr Mrinal Sircar, director of respiratory and sleep medicine at Medanta, Noida, said festive-season smoke and winter pollution can increase respiratory problems, particularly among children, older adults and people with asthma or other respiratory conditions, according to an Oct. 30, 2026 update published by Hindustan Times.
Festive smoke and winter conditions
Dr Mrinal Sircar told HT Lifestyle that during the festive season, air quality can deteriorate due to firecrackers, vehicular emissions, construction dust and other pollutants, with many people experiencing respiratory issues.
He said that as winter sets in, low wind speeds and temperature inversion can trap pollutants closer t...