Breathe Easy With These Tips For Healthy Lungs

We all take breathing easy for granted so often, but it is such an important system in our body. After all, if we weren’t able to breathe properly for whatever reason, it would drastically damage our health, and ultimately could have catastrophic consequences. So, as you can tell, it is really important that you do everything that you can to keep your respiratory system in good health. Working in transplant and critical care afforded me the opportunity not only to appreciate my health but also how to recognize the need for preventative care. Sometimes we can’t help getting sick, but it does make a difference in taking all the precautions possible to protect your health. 

If you ask most people how to improve their breathing and respiratory system, they might say that it’s all about keeping the lungs healthy. And while that’s true, some people aren’t too sure how to do that. 

Stay Away From Dangerous Materials

If you take a look at the website for the NBA Law Firm’s mesothelioma attorneys, you will see that asbestos is a cause of some very serious lung and respiratory diseases. So, it’s really important that you try to stay well away from it and any other potentially dangerous materials. If let’s say you work around dangerous materials, protect yourself with the proper masks and breathing equipment so you’re not inhaling the harmful particles//fumes/etc. If you currently live in an old house that has asbestos in the walls, it won’t harm you until it is disturbed. If you do need to disturb it for any purpose, you should call an expert to come and remove the material safely for you.

Watch Your Posture

Did you know that your posture can also have an effect on your lungs? It’s true! The lungs are very soft and made out of delicate tissues that can be easily bent and squashed. So, if you don’t make enough room for them in your chest, then they won’t be able to fill to their full potential. Deep breathing and optimal lung expansion helps prevent illnesses from forming – like pneumonia. When you are sitting down, make sure you are sitting with a straight back as tall as possible. That way, the lungs can fill up the chest cavity, and you will be able to get enough air into the body.

Wash Your Hands

It is also necessary to practice good personal hygiene. For instance, you should wash your hands whenever they get dirty and always after you go to the bathroom. (And remember, just because they aren’t visibly doesn’t mean they’re clean). It’s easy for them to get covered in germs and bacteria, and these little nasties could cause you to get a chest infection, flu, strep, you name it. So, always keep your hands clean to prevent your lungs from falling ill!

Don’t Smoke

You probably already know that smoking is bad for your health, especially your lungs. All of that smoke and tar that you inhale will prevent the lungs from working as well as they should, and can greatly increase your chance of developing a variety of cancers and other illnesses. I’ve seen lungs removed during transplant that are literally black – it’s disgusting. Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be too difficult as long as you stay away from triggers and use materials that can help kick your cravings, such as nicotine patches. Don’t forget about second hand smoke and the hidden dangers within – just because you aren’t the one smoking doesn’t mean the smoke won’t harm you.