Are you finding everyday activities more difficult than before? Struggling with simple tasks may mean that your lungs need attention. Lungs are essential organs of your body that are responsible for breathing. They also help provide oxygen to your bloodstream and other parts of the body. The lungs play an important role in performing various physiological functions such as removing carbon dioxide from the body. When your lungs are healthy, you can enjoy many activities like exercising, playing, jogging or climbing stairs without any worries. However, even minor problems with your lungs can have a significant impact on your physical health and increase your risk of various health complications.

This can include health problems like chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD), bronchitis, pneumonia, respiratory infections, asthma, and even lung cancer. This is why it becomes important to take utmost care of your lungs to prevent the risk of various health problems in later life.

We spoke to Dr. Sameer Garde, Director, Department of Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, to find out why lung health Important and many tips.

Why is lung health important?

• Oxygen supply: Your lungs are responsible for supplying oxygen to your body. Oxygen is important for converting food into energy. Without an adequate supply of oxygen, your body may not be able to function properly. Over time, this can lead to extreme fatigue, nausea, and reduced range of motion.

• Removal of carbon dioxide: Lungs help remove carbon dioxide from the body. Carbon dioxide is a type of waste product produced by your metabolism. When your lungs are not functioning properly, it causes carbon dioxide to accumulate in the bloodstream. Additionally, it may lead to respiratory acidosis. The person may experience a number of symptoms such as confusion, extreme headache and increased heartbeat. Healthy lungs can help improve your health by ensuring that this toxic gas does not accumulate in your body.

• Help prevent diseases: People with poor lung health are more likely to contract various infections or diseases. To prevent the risk of various health problems, one needs to take proactive steps to maintain healthy lungs. This is why individuals are advised to avoid habits like excessive smoking to reduce the risk of developing long-term conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.

• Better quality of life: The health of your lungs is directly responsible for affecting your ability to perform various activities in your life. If you have some problems with your lungs, even doing everyday tasks like climbing stairs, walking or playing with children can seem like a big challenge. Taking care of your lungs is important to help you stay active while improving your quality of life.

To ensure healthy lungs, quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke, follow masking, hand hygiene and maintain a safe distance from people, avoid crowded places and being around sick people, home But also avoid burning incense sticks, which can spoil the air inside the house. Pollution has a bad effect on the lungs, avoid contact with chemicals, get pneumococcal and influenza vaccines as per expert advice.

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