Before we go into detail on how to prevent lung diseases, here’s what we should always put into mind when it comes our respiratory health: Not smoking is the best way to avoid getting lung diseases. It’s always worth quitting. Every year that you do not smoke, your risk of getting serious illnesses, such as lung cancer, will decrease.
The other factors that can help us get away from having lung diseases, like any other condition, comes with lifestyle. These are the factors:
Environment. Keep your house clean and free from excess dust. Keep away from air pollution, including tobacco smoke, wood or oil smoke, car exhaust fumes and industrial pollution which can cause inhaled irritants to enter your lungs, or cover your mouth if unavoidable.
You can avoid some of these irritants by:
Hand washing. Habitually wash your hands with soap and warm water, especially before preparing food, eating, taking medications or breathing treatments; and after coughing or sneezing, using the bathroom, touching soiled linens or clothes, and after you've been around someone with a cold or the flu as well as after you've been at a social gathering. It is also good to carry waterless hand sanitizers with you to use when necessary.
Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables. Opt a healthy diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Food sources of vitamins and nutrients are best.
Don't smoke. If you've never smoked, good for you - don't start. Talk to your children about not smoking so that they can understand how to avoid this major risk factor for lung cancer. Smoking is, hands down, the worst thing you can do to your lungs on a regular basis. There are clear benefits to quitting, even after years of smoking. Secondhand smoke is also damaging, too. Pipes, cigars, or marijuana can harm lungs too.
Exercise most days of the week. If you don't exercise regularly, start out slowly. Try to exercise most days of the week. The better your cardiorespiratory fitness, the easier it is for your lungs to keep your heart and muscles supplied with oxygen.
We often don’t notice the significant role our lungs play in keeping us strong and healthy. It’s not until we experience problems breathing that we we become aware of. But the truth is, like the rest of our body, our lungs need daily care and attention.
If you have a history of smoking, talk to your doctor about how often you should have your lungs checked. The good news is that if you stop smoking, you can recover from the damage in just a few years, and the ongoing check-ups will show your progress.
References:
http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Good-Care-of-Your-Lungs
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/basics/prevention/con-20025531
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-85400/How-prevent-lung-disease--Britains-biggest-killer.html
The other factors that can help us get away from having lung diseases, like any other condition, comes with lifestyle. These are the factors:
Environment. Keep your house clean and free from excess dust. Keep away from air pollution, including tobacco smoke, wood or oil smoke, car exhaust fumes and industrial pollution which can cause inhaled irritants to enter your lungs, or cover your mouth if unavoidable.
You can avoid some of these irritants by:
- Sitting in non-smoking sections of public places.
- Requesting smoke-free hotel rooms and rental cars.
- Avoiding underground parking garages.
- Avoiding high traffic or industrialized areas.
- Not using perfumes, scented lotions or other highly scented products that may irritate your lungs.
- Reducing exposure to dust by regularly changing filters on heaters and air conditioners and using a dehumidifier.
- Using an exhaust fan when cooking to remove smoke and odors.
- Staying indoors when the outside air quality is poor and pollen counts are high.
- Following weather reports and avoiding extreme weather. During cold weather, cover your face when going outdoors. During extreme humidity, try to stay in air conditioned areas.
Hand washing. Habitually wash your hands with soap and warm water, especially before preparing food, eating, taking medications or breathing treatments; and after coughing or sneezing, using the bathroom, touching soiled linens or clothes, and after you've been around someone with a cold or the flu as well as after you've been at a social gathering. It is also good to carry waterless hand sanitizers with you to use when necessary.
Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables. Opt a healthy diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Food sources of vitamins and nutrients are best.
Don't smoke. If you've never smoked, good for you - don't start. Talk to your children about not smoking so that they can understand how to avoid this major risk factor for lung cancer. Smoking is, hands down, the worst thing you can do to your lungs on a regular basis. There are clear benefits to quitting, even after years of smoking. Secondhand smoke is also damaging, too. Pipes, cigars, or marijuana can harm lungs too.
Exercise most days of the week. If you don't exercise regularly, start out slowly. Try to exercise most days of the week. The better your cardiorespiratory fitness, the easier it is for your lungs to keep your heart and muscles supplied with oxygen.
We often don’t notice the significant role our lungs play in keeping us strong and healthy. It’s not until we experience problems breathing that we we become aware of. But the truth is, like the rest of our body, our lungs need daily care and attention.
If you have a history of smoking, talk to your doctor about how often you should have your lungs checked. The good news is that if you stop smoking, you can recover from the damage in just a few years, and the ongoing check-ups will show your progress.
References:
http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Good-Care-of-Your-Lungs
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/basics/prevention/con-20025531
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-85400/How-prevent-lung-disease--Britains-biggest-killer.html