Hospitals see surge in cold, cough and bronchitis cases amid cold wave and pollution
Hospitals report a surge in cold, cough, and bronchitis cases, particularly among children, fueled by cold waves and rising pollution. Experts highlight prolonged coughs due to post-viral infections and weakened respiratory defenses. They urge hygiene, hydration, and consulting doctors before self-medicating with antibiotics, as mutated viruses are contributing to these widespread respiratory ailments.