Punjab’s Caretaker Primary and Secondary Healthcare Minister Dr. Jamal Nasir has urged citizens to ensure the use of masks, as healthy lungs are a sign of a healthy life, and to avoid pollution from city dust, dirt, and smoke. He said that for information and guidance regarding treatment of any urban disease, citizens should contact the helpline 1033. Lungs are affected by pollution and smoking, leading to permanent damage. He was chairing a meeting to review the measures and facilities available in the government hospitals on the occasion of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day on Wednesday. Dr. Nasir mentioned that while chronic respiratory diseases are incurable, their harmful effects can be minimised through caution and preventive measures.
He emphasised the need to ensure availability of ample oxygen and necessary medication in all district and tehsil headquarters hospitals for convenience and potential treatment of individuals, affected by chronic lung and respiratory diseases. Dr. Jamal Nasir highlighted smoking as the leading cause of lung diseases. Additionally, exposure to cigarette smoke, pipe smoke, and second-hand smoke can contribute to these conditions. Individuals whowand respiratory diseases.
