Lungs, the spongy organ full of oxygen need proper care to function perfectly and keep you alive by continuous breathing.
Basically, healthy lungs represent
your lung capacity, the quantity of oxygen held by the lungs. As you grow older, your lung capacity decreases. The symptoms are usually shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. But there are some natural ways to keep your lungs healthy. Let's get into the details of good lung health without further delay.
Deep breathing:
Perfect breathing is always a good practice. Shockingly enough, most of us don't complete the breathing process. Deep breathing involves taking a large quantity of oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Moreover, deep breathing helps maximize the exchange of gas in the lungs, which in turn reduces toxicity. Always remember that deep breathing actually comes from your belly; however, shallow breathing comes only from the chest region. You should practice breathing deeply to keep your lungs healthy.
The proper dose of vaccinations:
Infection in the lungs or surrounding organs is equally lethal for your lungs. Thus, a timely dose of any flu vaccine is crucial. Considering the hue and cry for the covid vaccine, never skip any dose of vaccine for diseases related to your lungs.
Regular exercise for lungs:
Even if you are extremely busy, you can exercise your lungs for at least ten minutes. Any kind of exercise enhances the deep breathing process, thus promoting gas exchange and blood purification. Along with deep diaphragmatic breathing, pursed breathing is a good practice. In this technique, slow inhaling is followed by slow exhaling through the mouth, keeping the lips in a pout position.
Quit smoking as soon as possible:
Every time you visit a theatre to watch a movie, a disturbing advertisement shows up regarding the adverse effects of smoking. This advertisement is not fake and smoking can indeed leave your lungs in such bad condition. If you are a chain smoker, then try to reduce it slowly, or else withdrawal symptoms might show up. And if you smoke few times a week, then try to quit it. Smoking is the biggest enemy of your lungs. For chain smokers, it is suggested to drink a lot of water and lemon to reduce the toxicity to some extent.
Antioxidant intake:
The antioxidants act on the toxic compounds to remove or transform them into less toxic ones. With the rapid rise in outdoor and indoor pollution, you must consider eating many antioxidants. They purify the blood and even decrease the adverse impact of smoking. The fruits enriched in vitamins A, C and E are good antioxidants.
Like your heart, kidney, and eyes, your lungs are equally essential organs. While you cannot prevent outdoor pollution and the spread of harmful diseases, you can at least try to reduce the risk factor. While visiting a polluted area, always wear a mask and find 10-20 minutes for lung exercise.
