The deterioration in air quality after Diwali celebrations has added to respiratory distress across Delhi-NCR, with doctors reporting an increase in patients seeking medical attention for... Hospitals and clinics are witnessing more complaints of persistent coughing, throat irritation, wheezing, chest discomfort and breathlessness as polluted air continues to affect residents.Noida doctors have also reported a rise in hospital visits, highlighting the immediate health impact of the post-festival pollution spike.