During the epidemic, protecting health, "lungs" are very important

During the epidemic, most people with COVID-19 experienced fever and constant coughing. However, these abnormal physical conditions can cause damage to our lungs. And the lungs are very important organs in the human body. They are responsible for the exchange of internal and external gases. The quality of lung function has a great impact on health. Therefore, in daily life, in order to protect health, it is very important to exercise and maintain the "lungs".

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What are the symptoms of lung problems?

1. Frequent coughing

People with poor lungs will cough more frequently, not only during the day but also when they wake up from sleep at night. If you cough frequently, it may be that your lungs are damaged, and you need to protect your lungs.

2. Chest tightness and shortness of breath

Our breathing is accompanied by the constant expansion and contraction of the lungs. When there is a problem with the lungs, it is easy to cause obstruction of the respiratory tract. Therefore, oxygen cannot be delivered and discharged in time, and you will feel chest tightness and shortness of breath.

3. Abnormal skin

If the lungs are not functioning well and you inhale some allergens that cannot be processed, your face will show some sensitive symptoms. If you often get acne between your eyebrows, you should pay attention to whether there are too many toxins in your lungs or it is caused by lung heat.

How to self-test lung function:

1. Hold your breath

This is the most convenient way to self-test lung function. First, take a deep breath and then hold your breath. If you can hold your breath for 30 seconds, it means your lung function is good. If you can hold your breath for more than 50 seconds, it means your lung function is very good.

2. Climb stairs

Climb the stairs at a steady pace, climb 3 floors in one breath without resting, and if you don't feel obvious shortness of breath or chest tightness, it means your cardiopulmonary function is good.

What are the methods for lung care?

1. Open windows frequently for ventilation

In order to maintain lung function in daily life, it is very important to open windows and ventilate regularly. Because dirty air will breed bacteria in the body and multiply in large numbers, so regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter, you must open windows and ventilate regularly to effectively avoid respiratory problems.

2. Drink more water

The climate is dry in winter, and the human body loses a lot of water. Therefore, in order to keep the lungs moist, it is necessary to replenish water in time.

3. Clean regularly

To maintain lung function, you need to keep your living environment clean and hygienic. Regular cleaning can prevent dust and particles from blocking the respiratory tract. To prevent respiratory system problems, you must protect the function of your lungs and develop good living habits and behavioral habits.

4. Lung diet conditioning

Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables with high water content, such as pears, lilies, and yams. Pay attention to a light diet and eat less fatty and heavy foods. In particular, avoid some hot and cold foods, such as mutton and cold drinks. Excessive consumption can easily damage the lungs and aggravate lung discomfort.

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5. Exercise

Regular jogging and swimming can increase lung capacity. Swimming can enhance cardiopulmonary function and maintain body shape, and can also reduce bone and joint damage. We can find that those who exercise and swim regularly have better lung capacity than ordinary people, and their lung function is naturally much stronger.

6. Abdominal breathing exercises

When doing abdominal breathing, the diaphragm's range of motion increases, allowing more air to be inhaled, maximizing the use of lung tissue, allowing the alveoli of the lung lobes to be exercised during the ventilation process, and improving lung blood circulation.

7. Quit smoking

Long-term smoking is a bad habit and one of the main causes of lung problems. Smoking can cause toxic substances in tobacco to invade the lungs, affect lung function, and block normal breathing in the airways. Therefore, if you want to maintain lung function, you must quit smoking.

The climate is dry and the weather is cold in winter. Our delicate lungs are easily attacked and need our careful care.