Breathing Delhi air like smoking 50 cigarettes a day: Docs
Doctors have warned about pollutant levels in Delhi after Diwali, saying that breathing in the capital's air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day. This was noted after cases of respiratory illnesses increased by about 30% after Diwali. Reportedly, pollutant levels have remained the same after the ban on sale of firecrackers, although there was an improvement in visibility.n 