{"id":25606,"date":"2026-08-20T13:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=25606"},"modified":"2026-08-20T13:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:47:44","slug":"poor-air-quality-in-karachi-linked-to-rise-in-respiratory-illnesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=25606","title":{"rendered":"Poor Air Quality in Karachi Linked to Rise in Respiratory Illnesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karachi (HRNW)<\/strong> \u2014 Poor air quality in Karachi is reportedly contributing to an increase in cases of colds, coughs, and respiratory illnesses<\/strong>, according to respiratory specialist Dr. Javed Khan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dr. Javed Khan said that the lack of rainfall has adversely affected Karachi\u2019s Air Quality Index (AQI)<\/strong>, contributing to a rise in patients suffering from respiratory problems.<\/p>\n

He said hospitals have recorded an estimated 20 percent increase in patients with respiratory infections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Health experts have urged citizens, particularly vulnerable groups, to take necessary precautions amid deteriorating air quality.<\/p>\n

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Karachi (HRNW) \u2014 Poor air quality in Karachi is reportedly contributing to an increase in cases of colds, coughs, and respiratory illnesses, according to respiratory specialist Dr. Javed Khan. Dr. Javed Khan said that the lack of rainfall has adversely affected Karachi\u2019s Air Quality Index (AQI), contributing to a rise in patients suffering from respiratory…<\/p>\n

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