India, Nov. 28 -- Pollution levels spike during the winter season, and while you may think it only affects the lungs, your throat and other parts of your body also show irritation. The air contains pollutants, smoke, dust and toxic fumes. They can affect your eyes, skin, and other body parts.

To understand the various ways pollution's impact can show up on your body, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Darshil Vaishnav, consultant laryngologist and ENT surgeon, Bhailal Amin General Hospital, Vadodara, who revealed that polluted air can inflame your airway. He emphasised the need to spot these signs early so that timely medical attention can be given.

Polluted air irritates multiple areas of your body, from your throat to your chest. These ea...