As India continues to experience prolonged heat due to the return of El Niño, health experts are warning that the effects of soaring temperatures extend far beyond dehydration and heatstroke. Rising temperatures can also have a significant impact on respiratory health, particularly for individuals with asthma, chronic lung diseases and allergies.
For years, smoking cigarettes has been strongly linked to serious health problems like lung cancer, heart disease and breathing disorders. But when vaping entered the market, it was promoted by many as a “cleaner” and “safer” alternative to smoking.