India, Nov. 21 -- World Health Organisation's November 2024 report stated that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death globally, causing around 3.5 million deaths across the world (as last recorded in 2021). COPD is a common lung disease, and the WHO highlighted that smoking and pollution are among the most common causes.

Now, with air quality continuing to worsen in winter, it is only relevant to take a look at how COPD can be prevented. To understand how you can prevent COPD, especially if you are living in Delhi NCR, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Jai Mullerpattan, Consultant, Pulmonologist, P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, who shared everyday habits that protect lun...