Children in Delhi are facing respiratory problems and getting respiratory tract infections after air pollution deteriorated, according to Dr Dhiren Gupta of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Dr Dhiren Gupta said, “This is the season of respiratory syncytial virus, so children who are getting respiratory tract infections because of pollution, are facing more respiratory problems. There is also irritation in the eyes. PM value is so bad that it's affecting the eyes, causing irritation and it also leads to the clouding of the brain. Babies and children become irritable because of the pollution and pollution is quite severe.” “In past 10-15 days we have seen sudden rise in exaggeration of symptoms in those who were asthmatic and allergic. They're requiring more inhalation therapy. Right now, we've three patients admitted with severe asthma attack,” he added.