Ways To Keep Lungs Healthy

According to U.S. Department of Labor, there are approximately 23,000 workers suffering from job-related lung disease in 2008 and more than 16,000 other people die of lung disease each year. This occurrence spread the fear of occupational lung disease in particular and lung disease in general among people all over the world. Here are ten best and must-do habit to keep your lung healthy and strong in modern life.

Protect yourself on the job
Construction, firefighting, styling hair, mining or textiles are one of many risky jobs for your lung health. The most harmful reasons include chemical, dust, particles and etc. Hence, it is advisable to wear protective equipment when working.

Protect yourself on the job
Protect yourself on the job

Don't smoke

Smoking is the worst thing people do for their lungs which can cause emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Smoking is the worst thing people do for their lungs which can cause emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Fight for clean air

Air pollution is the most reason of COPD and asthma worse and even people’s death. Therefore, people can fight for clean air by supporting clean air laws, cut down electricity use and drive less.
Air pollution is the most reason of COPD and asthma worse and even people’s death. Therefore, people can fight for clean air by supporting clean air laws, cutting down electricity use and driving less.

Exercise more

The more you exercise, the better your heart, lung and muscles supplied with oxygen.
The more you exercise, the better your heart, lungs and muscles are supplied with oxygen.

Beware of outdoor air pollution

People who suffer from lung diseases are extremely sensitive to air pollution. In this situation, the U.S. government's AIRNow web site is useful in updating the information on air quality.
People who suffer from lung diseases are extremely sensitive to air pollution. In this situation, the U.S. government's AIRNow website is useful in updating the information on air quality.

Improve indoor air

Air pollution is not only an outdoor problem. In fact, fireplaces, mold and pet dander are dangerous source for air pollution inside your room.
Air pollution is not the only outdoor problem. In fact, fireplaces, mold and pet dander are dangerous sources for air pollution inside your room.

Eat right

Antioxidant-rich foods and cruciferous vegetables are proved the best food for lung.
Antioxidant-rich foods and cruciferous vegetables are proved to be the best foods for lungs.

Stick to safe products

Using safer products is best way to deserve well-ventilated area. Hence, you would better choose water-based paint instead of oil-based paints and remember to read the labels before you buy.
Using safer products is the best way to deserve well-ventilated area. Hence, you had better choose water-based paint instead of oil-based paints and remember to read the labels before you buy.

Check for radon

Radon, the second main reason for lung cancer after smoking, can leak into home though the cracks in walls. Hence, have your home test regularly is the best way to eliminate radon level.
Radon, the second main reason for lung cancer after smoking, can leak into home though the cracks in walls. Hence, having your home tested regularly is the best way to eliminate radon level.

Know the warning signs

Wheezing, coughing up for long time and chest pain are very early signs of lung disease.
Wheezing, coughing up for long time and chest pain are very early signs of lung disease.


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