{"id":3426,"date":"2023-09-22T11:33:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T03:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wise-mag.com\/?p=3426"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:46:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T03:46:47","slug":"keeping-your-lungs-in-top-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/22\/keeping-your-lungs-in-top-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Lungs in Top Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We don\u2019t often pay heed to the role our lungs play in keeping us strong and well. It\u2019s only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to appreciate how hard our lungs work for us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that, like the rest of our body, our lungs require daily care and attention to function at their best.

Breathing feeds oxygen to the cells throughout your body. Without sufficient oxygen, people are more prone to health problems, including respiratory illnesses, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even heart disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As time goes by, it\u2019s easy to pick up bad habits that can be hard on your lungs. However, with a bit of effort, you can help your lungs get back to full health.

Stronger lungs mean a stronger body and by adopting certain healthy habits, you can better maintain the health of your lungs and keep them working optimally.
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Stop smoking for a healthier pair of lungs<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

1. Stop Smoking <\/strong>
Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Cigarette smoke narrows air passages and make breathing more difficult. Over time cigarette smoke destroys lung tissue and may trigger mutation in cells that can cause cancer.

Being a second hand smoker also adversely affects an individual. Choosing not to smoke can greatly improve your lung health and also overall family health. It\u2019s never too late to stop smoking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Levels of Air Quality Index <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Improve Air Quality<\/strong>
Air pollution isn\u2019t just caused by burning fossil fuels and carrying out open air burning. There\u2019s air pollution indoors as well.

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Location of Indoor Air Pollution <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

(i) Indoor Air Quality<\/strong>
Since we spend 90% of the time indoors, Indoor Air Quality is important. Air pollutants can range from contaminants brought in from the outdoors by your pets to dangerous gas leaks. Older homes may contain asbestos and lead particles, which can be damaging to the lungs when released into the air. In bathrooms and kitchens, mold and mildew can become a nuisance where moisture levels are typically higher than in the rest of your house.

To keep good indoor air quality, vacuum carpets and rugs, and replace air filters on a regular basis. Also, think about getting your house tested for mold, and make sure that you have working air vents.
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Causes of Outdoor Pollution <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

(ii) Outdoor Air Pollution <\/strong>
To protect your lungs from outdoor pollution, consider the following:
\u2022 Avoid exercising outdoors on bad air days
\u2022 Avoid exercising near high traffic areas
\u2022 Check the air quality index online from time to time
\u2022 Don\u2019t burn wood or trash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blood tests can determine if one has lung issues<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Regular Health Check<\/strong>
Regular check-ups prevent diseases. This is especially true for lung disease which can go undetected. Lung condition should be caught in early stages before it worsens. During an annual check-up, the doctor will listen to the patients breathing patterns and concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exercising improves lung strength and allows us to breathe and sleep better<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Stay Active by Exercising <\/strong>
Exercise improves lung capacity and lung function, plus it strengthens muscles, bones and improves your mood.
It is recommended that adults get a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8 glasses of water a day keeps the body hydrated<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. Drink More Water<\/strong>
Dehydration can cause the mucus lining of the airway and lungs to thicken and get sticky. This slows down overall respiration and makes one more susceptible to allergies and respiratory issues.

Drinking 8 glasses of water a day helps to thin the mucus lining of the airways and lungs which allows better breathing.

Reference: <\/strong>
American Lung Association. Protecting Your Lungs.
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We don\u2019t often pay heed to the role our lungs play in keeping us strong and well. It\u2019s only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to appreciate how hard our lungs work for us. The truth is that, like the rest of our body, our lungs require daily care and attention to function…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":385,"featured_media":3442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,9,2],"tags":[428,429,427,294],"class_list":["post-3426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wise-health","category-wise-lifestyle","category-wise-moves","tag-air","tag-breathing","tag-lungs","tag-pollution"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/385"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3426"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3426\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3451,"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3426\/revisions\/3451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}