At Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, which comes under Lady Hardinge Medical College, there has been a 25% spike in patient load of children with chronic health issues.
According to Dr Deepak Sharma, Consultant Pulmonologist, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, some other reasons that contribute to children in cities being more susceptible to respiratory infections are crowded living conditions, increased indoor pollution, stress, and exposure to allergens.