Dr Dhruv Anand ·
Can just one night of firecrackers trigger an asthma attack? Yes, it can!
Firecracker smoke releases harmful particles and gases that irritate the airways and can trigger asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness.
But how can people with asthma protect themselves?
Dr Dhruv Anand, Pulmonologist at Healing Hands Multispeciality Clinic, explains why firecracker smoke can be dangerous for asthma patients and shares important precautions to stay safe.