How to take care of your lungs:
Most people don’t consider the role the lungs play in keeping them strong and healthy. It is good to note that, like the rest of the body, the lungs require daily care and attention to function properly. The lungs help provide air and ease breathing and it is for this reason that, taking care of It is important. Breathing helps feed oxygen to the cells throughout your body. And so if you do not have enough oxygen, and find difficulties breathing, you can have health problems, like respiratory illnesses, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even heart disease. RELATED: 9 Health Tips For Lungs
1. Practice simple deep breathing;
In order to take care of your lungs, it is advisable to try some simple but deep breathing exercises, which will help you reach your lungs’ full capacity. At this level all you need to do is, inhale slowly while consciously expanding your belly to alert your lower diaphragm. After inhaling, exhale completely to let your chest to feel free.
2. Watching your posture
Sometimes when you sit in a wrong posture you have difficulties breathing, so it is important to check your seating posture in order to make sure your lungs do not stress. From time to time sit up and reach overhead to make more room for your lungs to breath. Also, lean back slightly in a stable chair and relaxes.
3. Always stay hydrated
Water is very important for the human body and for its vital organs too which includes the lungs. You can stay hydrated by taking water, and other fluids which will help keep the mucosal linings in the lungs thin. It is good to note that, tiny linings actually help the lungs function properly.
4. Quit smoking
Smoking actually intoxicates the lungs so it is advisable for those who smoke to stop smoking because it will destroy their lungs. Cigarette smoking in particular is a major cause of lung cancer in most people.
5. Make dietary changes
For those who have respiratory problems like asthma and common lung diseases, it is advisable to take care of your lungs and to do so, be careful about the type of food you eat. Consider eating a lot of fruits and fish which actually has a high benefit on the lung’s health.
6. Stay active (exercise)
Staying active will also help you improve your lungs health. Staying on one position for a long period of time is not good health wise, but what you have to do is exercise. Exercising will help improve your respiration and keeping your breathing intact. Aim for at least 20 minutes of consistent, moderately intense movement daily, like a brisk walk or a bike ride.
When to see a doctor;
Having lack of breath at times seems to be normal, for example when you run you can get out of breath but this is normal. But there are some signs that when you see you definitely need to see a doctor
- A persistent cough
- Pain when breathing
- Shortness of breath during simple activities
- Pain in the airway
If you experience some of these problems, it is important to see your doctor, especially if you have been diagnosed with some lungs problems.
Take care of your lungs as much as you can.
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