Archive · 21 Dec 2025
Epidemiologist Warns Against Ignoring Shortness of Breath
A famous doctor named Dr. Naresh Purohit is warning people not to ignore feeling short of breath, even if it's mild or happens sometimes.
He says this could be an early sign of a lung problem called COPD, which many people don't know they have.
During winter, cold air and dry weather can make it easier for germs to spread and cause breathing problems.
The doctor also says that pollution and spending more time indoors can make it easier for viruses to spread.
He wants people to pay attention to these signs and not just brush them off as normal tiredness or aging.
Dr. Naresh Purohit warns against ignoring mild or occasional shortness of breath, especially during winter.
Shortness of breath can be an early sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is often underdiagnosed.
Cold air and low humidity in winter make it easier for respiratory viruses and bacteria to spread and cause infections.
Increased pollution and more time spent indoors during winter can raise the risk of cough, allergic reactions, and virus transmission.
Dr. Purohit's research shows that influenza viruses spread more easily in cold, dry air.
- Who
- Dr Naresh Purohit, an epidemiologist and advisor to the National Communicable Diseases Control Programme
- What
- Warning against ignoring mild or occasional shortness of breath, especially during winter
- When
- During winter season
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To raise awareness about early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory illnesses
- Expert
- Dr Naresh Purohit
- Condition
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Seasonal Impact
- Winter
- Research Journal
- Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences
- Key Risk Factors
- Cold air, low humidity, respiratory viruses, pollution