FATAL WHIFF

Mask-covered faces are now a common sight
on Kathmandu roads. This is a result of the fleet of vehicles emitting thick black smoke which
not only irritate the eyes, but also cause
several respiratory diseases. "Every second patient visiting an ENT (ear, nose
and throat) specialist is directly or indirectly suffering from pollution induced IN
problem," said ENT specialist Som Nath
Aryal. People are mostly affected by asthma and allergic
rhinitis - running nose, continuous sneezing and difficulty in nasal breathing.