Featured Event
Manipal Hospitals invites you to an engaging and informative expert-led talk aimed at raising awareness about kidney health. With stress, poor hydration, unhealthy diets, and lifestyle habits on the rise, our kidneys are under pressure—and they're showing signs of quitting!
Join us for an insightful session with a leading nephrologist who will shed light on how you can protect your kidneys and ensure they stay with you for life.
Whether you're concerned about your own health or want to support a loved one, this session is your chance to take proactive steps toward long-term wellness.
📅 Date: 5th April
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Gurukul, Varthur
📞 To know more: +91 95133 55076
Let’s not wait until our kidneys give up—let’s learn how to help them stay.
Fill out the registration form to reserve your spot and be a part of this insightful session!
Featured Blog
Arun never thought his daily commute would become a health nightmare…
For 3 years, he had been riding his two-wheeler along Bangalore's Outer Ring Road (ORR) to his tech park office, battling traffic like thousands of others. The persistent tickle in his throat and occasional sneezing fits seemed like just another part of city life – until they weren't…
At first, he brushed it off owing to the change in season as the reason or just a common cold. But when his weekends started getting ruined by constant sneezing and nights were disturbed by mysterious bouts of breathlessness, he realized something was wrong. The symptoms would worsen during monsoon and winter, which was no coincidence.
Doctors note that dust itself isn't an allergen, but constant exposure to fine particles like dust mites, PM 2.5, and PM 10 which thrive in Bangalore's monsoon and winter weather exacerbates respiratory problems. People living near construction sites face a higher risk, often experiencing night-time breathlessness.
There has been a 15-20% increase in dust-related respiratory cases over the past year and a 30-40% spike in allergic issues during monsoon and winter, with about 20 cases every day, turning ORR into a danger zone for respiratory health.
Bangalore's rapid development, particularly along the ORR corridor, has come with an unexpected health cost. Construction dust from metro and road construction and real estate development, combined with vehicle emissions due to traffic congestion and poor air quality, has created a perfect storm for respiratory issues, with people complaining of breathlessness, sneezing, wheezing, cold attacks, etc. The shift from work-from-home to office has only intensified the problem, forcing more people to brave the dusty stretches daily.
Many patients who had no previous symptoms are now struggling. Those with pre-existing respiratory issues like asthma or allergies are the worst affected. Children are vulnerable to dust allergies, especially in areas where high construction activity is happening. The dense layout of ORR, combined with limited greenery, allows dust to linger in the air for longer periods.
Respiratory Protection
Indoor Air Quality
Lifestyle Modifications
The solution requires both individual action and community awareness. Across ORR, families are investing in air purifiers, and companies are upgrading their air filtration systems. Parents are particularly concerned about their children's exposure to construction dust during school commutes.
For the thousands who use ORR daily for their commutes, this blog serves as both a warning and a guide. While wearing masks and maintaining clean indoor spaces help, there's a growing call for better dust control measures at construction sites and regular road cleaning to reduce ambient dust levels. As Bangalore speeds into its future, let’s take lessons from these environmental health hazards and mold them to manage living in an increasingly crowded city.
Featured Testimonial
Thanks to this game changing DRS moment of getting my back scan done to find that I need to start exercising and sit straight to be able to play cricket in future with ease.
#MyDRSMoment
Thanks Manipal Hospitals
Featured Event
Manipal Hospitals invites you to an engaging and informative expert-led talk aimed at raising awareness about kidney health. With stress, poor hydration, unhealthy diets, and lifestyle habits on the rise, our kidneys are under pressure—and they're showing signs of quitting!
Join us for an insightful session with a leading nephrologist who will shed light on how you can protect your kidneys and ensure they stay with you for life.
Whether you're concerned about your own health or want to support a loved one, this session is your chance to take proactive steps toward long-term wellness.
📅 Date: 5th April
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Gurukul, Varthur
📞 To know more: +91 95133 55076
Let’s not wait until our kidneys give up—let’s learn how to help them stay.
Fill out the registration form to reserve your spot and be a part of this insightful session!
Featured Blog
Arun never thought his daily commute would become a health nightmare…
For 3 years, he had been riding his two-wheeler along Bangalore's Outer Ring Road (ORR) to his tech park office, battling traffic like thousands of others. The persistent tickle in his throat and occasional sneezing fits seemed like just another part of city life – until they weren't…
At first, he brushed it off owing to the change in season as the reason or just a common cold. But when his weekends started getting ruined by constant sneezing and nights were disturbed by mysterious bouts of breathlessness, he realized something was wrong. The symptoms would worsen during monsoon and winter, which was no coincidence.
Doctors note that dust itself isn't an allergen, but constant exposure to fine particles like dust mites, PM 2.5, and PM 10 which thrive in Bangalore's monsoon and winter weather exacerbates respiratory problems. People living near construction sites face a higher risk, often experiencing night-time breathlessness.
There has been a 15-20% increase in dust-related respiratory cases over the past year and a 30-40% spike in allergic issues during monsoon and winter, with about 20 cases every day, turning ORR into a danger zone for respiratory health.
Bangalore's rapid development, particularly along the ORR corridor, has come with an unexpected health cost. Construction dust from metro and road construction and real estate development, combined with vehicle emissions due to traffic congestion and poor air quality, has created a perfect storm for respiratory issues, with people complaining of breathlessness, sneezing, wheezing, cold attacks, etc. The shift from work-from-home to office has only intensified the problem, forcing more people to brave the dusty stretches daily.
Many patients who had no previous symptoms are now struggling. Those with pre-existing respiratory issues like asthma or allergies are the worst affected. Children are vulnerable to dust allergies, especially in areas where high construction activity is happening. The dense layout of ORR, combined with limited greenery, allows dust to linger in the air for longer periods.
Respiratory Protection
Indoor Air Quality
Lifestyle Modifications
The solution requires both individual action and community awareness. Across ORR, families are investing in air purifiers, and companies are upgrading their air filtration systems. Parents are particularly concerned about their children's exposure to construction dust during school commutes.
For the thousands who use ORR daily for their commutes, this blog serves as both a warning and a guide. While wearing masks and maintaining clean indoor spaces help, there's a growing call for better dust control measures at construction sites and regular road cleaning to reduce ambient dust levels. As Bangalore speeds into its future, let’s take lessons from these environmental health hazards and mold them to manage living in an increasingly crowded city.
Featured Testimonial
Thanks to this game changing DRS moment of getting my back scan done to find that I need to start exercising and sit straight to be able to play cricket in future with ease.
#MyDRSMoment
Thanks Manipal Hospitals
