India, Dec. 23 -- By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): The national capital daily wakes up to hazardous AQI. The implications of air pollution are impacting the health of citizens.

Speaking with ANI, Dr Nita Radhakrishnan, Additional Professor and HOD, Department of Pediatric Haematology-Oncology, said a rise in air pollution delays treatment of cancer patients, "When the air quality worsens, we have patients who come with respiratory symptoms, which are more. We see more respiratory complaints during this period than any other period of the year."

"So, because of this, when you have a cough, cold, and difficulty in breathing, etc., then your regular treatment stops. Because of that, you have to wait for the chemot...