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The air we breathe nowadays has turned into a silent yet potent health hazard. In 2023, air pollution was linked to nearly two million deaths in India, a ~43% increase since 2000 as per the latest State of Global Air 2025 report. With continuously deteriorating air quality across Indian cities, certain pollutants such as particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10, nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide enter our respiratory systems every day. These microscopic particles penetrate deep inside the lungs, causing damage to the epithelial lining and impairing the natural filtration mechanism that protects the lungs against infections. As a result, respiratory diseases are increasing rapidly among the urban population-from seasonal bronchitis and allergic rhinitis to COPD and pneumonia. Dr Mukesh Batra, Founder-Chairman Emeritus, Dr Batra’s Healthcare shares all you need to know: How Air Pollution Affects the Lungs Pollution is both an irritant and immune suppressor. Long-term exposure inflames the respiratory tract, hindering the cleaning function of the cilia on the mucous membranes. Consequently, viruses and bacteria can easily multiply in the human body and increase the risk of infection. Children, elderly individuals, and also those with asthma or post-COVID lung complications become increasingly susceptible to infections due to weakened immune systems. It has been indicated in many studies that a 10 μg/m³ increase in PM2.5 concentration is related to a significant rise in respiratory infection hospitalizations. Restoring Respiratory Health without Drugs Homeopathy offers a noninvasive, holistic approach to building respiratory health. Antimonium Tartaricum for breathlessness, Bryonia Alba for dry cough and chest tightness, and Arsenicum Album for pollution-induced respiratory distress are commonly prescribed remedies based on individual symptoms and conditions. Unlike conventional treatments that merely suppress inflammation, homeopathy aims at enhancing the body’s own defence mechanisms and reducing recurrence. When air pollution becomes an inevitable component of urban life, the need for proactive lung care is a felt necessity. It thus calls for a wholistic, preventive approach to building resilience within the respiratory organs themselves to minimize the long-term effects of polluted air and foster overall well-being.
