Dr. G.C. Khilani
Chairman of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at PSRI Hospital in Delhi and a member of the WHO's Technical Advisory Group on Air Pollution and Health.
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Jan 3, 2025 • 37min
An expert on how air pollution harms us and what we can do about it
Dr. G.C. Khilani, chairman of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at PSRI Hospital and a WHO advisor, sheds light on the air pollution crisis in Delhi. He discusses the alarming short and long-term health effects of pollutants like PM2.5. Listeners learn why the WHO doesn't endorse masks for air quality and the effectiveness of air purifiers. Dr. Khilani also shares insights on the impact of pollution on pregnancy and child health, and emphasizes urgent government actions needed to address this pressing issue.
Dec 2, 2024 • 37min
An expert on how air pollution harms us and what we can do about it
Dr. G.C. Khilani, a leading expert in pulmonary medicine and a member of the WHO's Technical Advisory Group on Air Pollution and Health, dives deep into the air pollution crisis in Delhi. He discusses the alarming health impacts on vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly. The conversation reveals the complexities of the Air Quality Index and debunks myths about masks and air purifiers. Khilani also provides practical strategies for individuals and urges significant government action to improve air quality.
