Delhi Air Pollution Sparks Outcry After Golden Retriever on Nebuliser Highlights Bronchitis Crisis

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Delhi’s toxic air has sparked fresh concern after a resident shared a photo of a Golden Retriever on a nebuliser. The picture was shared on Reddit, where the owner disclosed that the pet was suffering from bronchitis. The post resonated with a lot of Delhi residents who are facing the same health problems as the Delhi AQI reached another dangerous level.

Residents React as Pollution Hits Pets and Families Alike


The image caused a strong reaction on the internet, and people were shocked to see how badly the pollution crisis affected living creatures. The words "Air so s**t even my dog’s sick" perfectly described the irritation of the population. 

Another line, “Pura parivaar bimaar,” underscored how respiratory illnesses are affecting entire households. The incident made the frightening public health crisis even more personal.

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Community Shares Health Struggles Amid the Smog


The post drew hundreds of comments from people sharing their own respiratory challenges. One user urged relocation, writing, “Get out of Delhi any way you can.” Others described years of reliance on inhalers and nebulisers through winter. 

“Every winter I had to keep my son on Levolin and Budecort,” a commenter noted while explaining the toll seasonal pollution took on their family. Another user warned, “Please be careful when using a nebuliser at home, clean and disinfect them properly.”

Young Adults Recall Long-Term Exposure Effects


Stories from longtime residents revealed how early exposure left lasting marks. An 18-year-old shared a childhood memory: “I’m 18 right now, and I grew up in Delhi for the first six years of my life. We had to get a nebuliser at that time too, and I remember when I moved to Chennai. After that, it was so much better.” 

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Another user with asthma highlighted how alarming the current situation feels, saying, “Nebulising every 6–8 hours – that’s something I can’t imagine.” These narratives are an indication of the increasing fear of pollution in general and air quality in particular, negatively impacting the population and daily life.

Conclusion: A Crisis That Demands Urgent and Sustained Action


The AQI reading for Friday was 373, which the Central Pollution Control Board classified as "very poor." This is a slight improvement over the situation before. The pollution situation has been particularly bad this season as compared to previous winters, and it has also lasted longer. 

Numerous individual cases, such as a pet that needed medical treatment, illustrate that the situation is moving from an ecological concern to a severe public health threat. In the absence of any long-term measures, Delhi’s winter air will continue to exact a heavy toll on residents and their families.

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