Tips to Keep Lungs Healthy Despite Exposure to Pollution

Dream - Poor air quality can have an impact on the respiratory system. Many people experience respiratory problems such as flu, asthma, and even bronchitis as pollution levels increase.

 Dream friends need to make more efforts to maintain respiratory health. You can start by avoiding things that can damage the lungs.

Replace bad habits with things that can make your lungs healthier. Here are some tips quoted from Optum to keep your lungs healthier even if you are still frequently exposed to air pollution.

Consume Healthy Food

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Healthy food often tastes bland and less tempting, but you can consume it occasionally to maintain overall body health.

Nutrients and fiber in healthy, fat-free, or low-calorie foods can make your breath feel lighter. Dream friends can also be more productive when the body and breath feel light. Try consuming fresh foods that can increase lung volume, such as apples.

Quit Smoking

Smoking can potentially cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer if done in the long term. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States, smoking is the leading cause in 90% of lung cancer cases and 40% of all types of cancer.

Lung health problems due to smoking are not only caused by smoking habits. Being a passive smoker also has the same potential. The same goes for smoking using vapes or cigars, which can cause lung and throat cancer, heart disease, and other health problems.

Maintain Weight

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Maintain a healthy weight to make your breath feel lighter and more comfortable. Excess body weight will make breathing more difficult. Exercising and maintaining a healthy diet can help maintain your weight.

Practice Breathing

Practice breathing to be calmer and more relaxed. If made a habit, the muscles involved in the breathing process will be trained and the breath will feel lighter.

Do a Medical Check-Up Every Year

Find out the condition of your body and lungs by doing a medical check-up every year to be able to prevent chronic diseases early. Not all diseases have symptoms, so you need to undergo intensive examinations to ensure that your body is truly healthy.

Report: Marha Adani Putri/Source: Optum