When the airways become constricted, the chest may feel tight or congested, and a wheeze can often be heard. Other sounds to look out for, discussed below.

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With Delhi and many other cities experiencing a sharp decline in air quality after Diwali, doctors are warning of an increase in allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems.

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For those with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions, the dip in air quality after Diwali turns into a week of wheezing, coughing, and emergency hospital visits.