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Does air pollution worsen asthma and sinusitis?

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My child suffers from asthma and sinusitis, and has had a stuffy nose, difficulty breathing, and poor sleep for several days. Can prolonged air pollution make these conditions more severe? (Thoa Kim, 38, Hanoi)

Air quality in Hanoi, hung yen at very unhealthy levels

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On the morning of 9/12, many monitoring stations in Hanoi and hung yen recorded air quality index levels categorized as very unhealthy, with some areas exceeding 240.

Hanoi's air quality returns to very unhealthy levels

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After a week of weather-induced improvement, Hanoi's air quality deteriorated to very unhealthy levels on the evening of 7/12, with air quality index (AQI) stations exceeding 200 and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) increasing.

How to reduce allergic rhinitis amidst air pollution?

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I suffer from chronic allergic rhinitis. Does air pollution worsen my symptoms, and how can I manage it? (Ky Nam, 35, TP HCM)

What pregnant women should do when air quality is poor

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With Hanoi currently experiencing air pollution, what measures should I take to protect myself and my three-month-old fetus? (Hanh An, 31)

Does air pollution cause cancer?

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Recently, air quality in Hanoi has dropped to low levels. I work outdoors, frequently exposed to polluted air; am I at risk of cancer? (Phuong Thao, 36 years old)

Tips to protect your nose and throat during air pollution

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Limit outdoor activities, use indoor air purifiers, wear masks outdoors, and clean your nose and throat daily to safeguard your respiratory system from air pollution.

Health on the line: outdoor workers contend with hanoi's pollution

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For nearly a week, Nguyen Thi Hien, 51, has continuously worked in toxic air, leading to frequent coughing, fatigue, and especially difficulty breathing at night.

air quality 'very unhealthy', as damaging to lungs as smoking

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hanoi and many northern provinces have recorded air quality index (AQI) levels exceeding 200 this winter, an emergency warning level that poses severe risks to lung and cardiovascular health.

Hanoi's air quality reaches "very unhealthy" levels

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On the morning of 28/11, multiple monitoring stations in Hanoi recorded air quality index levels rapidly rising to "very unhealthy", marking the first time this winter season (2025-2026) that air quality has posed a serious threat to public health.

Urgent response to air pollution in Hanoi

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Manufacturing facilities, factories, and enterprises are urged to reduce capacity or reschedule maintenance during periods of very poor air quality.