Health and Lifestyle

8 Easy Ways to Keep Your Lungs Healthy

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

Apr 28, 2020 — 2 min read

Each cell in our body needs oxygen to stay healthy and alive, and it is also vital to get rid of the carbon dioxide produced in the body. Carbon dioxide is a gas made by the cells during their everyday functions, and it can become toxic. The lungs are designed to exchange these gases every time you inhale and exhale air.

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Various diseases and conditions can affect the lungs, such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, etc. Make sure you work hard to keep your lungs healthy as much as you can, as it will help you breathe easier today and protect your lungs in the future. Most of these diseases and infections of the lungs can be prevented or managed by following some tips to keep your lungs healthy.

The following are 8 simple tips that might help:

1. Avoid active or passive (secondhand) smoking.
2. Maintain good personal hygiene and wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to prevent cold, flu, and other respiratory infections.

3. If you are experiencing signs and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough, runny nose, sore throat, etc., stay home.
4. Remember to get your annual influenza vaccination (flu shots).
5. Cardiovascular or cardio exercises can help boost lung fitness and overall health.
6. Deep breathing or diaphragmatic breathing exercises are beneficial.

7. Maintain good oral hygiene and get your teeth cleaned by a dentist once every six months to prevent harmful bacteria from entering the upper airway through your mouth.
8. If any lung disease runs in your family, then regularly consult your general physician.

Attention: The content in this blog is only intended to be a guideline for people who are in quarantine. This is not a medical recommendation for people who have been diagnosed with any kind of illness.

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