{
  "id": 19137289,
  "title": "Deepavali pollution spike: how does it affect lung function and respiratory health? | Explainer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/deepavali-pollution-spike-how-does-it-affect-lung-function-and-19137289",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:23:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu Health",
    "slug": "the-hindu-health",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/deepavali-pollution-spike-how-does-it-affect-lung-function-and-respiratory-health/article71682011.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long-term effects of exposure and whether the damage persists after air quality improves",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}