Lungs have been considered a very important part of the body. Lungs play an important role in the very important process of breathing. Lungs are one such part of the body, which helps in self-cleansing. However, air quality, pollution and smog etc. have a direct effect on your lungs. Due to this, the person has to face the problem of breathing many times. Especially, if you are troubled due to some kind of breathing problem, then winter smog can increase your problem even more.
Since the problems caused by winter smog have started increasing these days, you must adopt some easy measures to avoid it. So, in this article today, Dr Sandeep Nayyar, Head and Senior Director of the Respiratory Department of BLK Max Hospital, is telling you about some such easy tips, by adopting which you can protect your lungs from winter smog-
Avoid going out
If you want to protect your lungs from winter smog, the best way is to avoid going out unnecessarily. Many times in winter they go out for a walk just like that. The more you are exposed to winter smog, the more adverse effect it will have on your lungs. Even if you are going out, you must use a mask. This protects you from direct exposure to winter smog.
Avoid smoking
Smoking is not considered good for health at all. In particular, it does a lot of damage to your lungs. Winter smog takes a toll on your lungs. In such a situation, if you smoke, then it has a double effect on your lungs and in such a situation the person has many health problems. Therefore, if you want to keep your lungs healthy, then you should avoid smoking completely.
Take care of your diet
To keep the lungs healthy, you must take care of your diet. You can reverse the ill effects of winter smog through your diet. That's why you should include anti-oxidant-rich foods in your diet. Consuming green tea, berries, leafy green vegetables and nuts etc. will help in cleaning the lungs. Apart from this, you must also include vitamin C, omega fatty acids, and magnesium-rich foods in your diet.
Protect yourself
When you are troubled due to winter smog, try to protect yourself whenever you are going out. For example, if you are travelling by car, keep the windshield closed. By doing this, you can protect yourself from winter smog to a great extent.
Focus on planting
Winter smog simply means that the air quality in your environment is not good. In such a situation, to improve the air quality and take care of your lungs, consider planting. It would be better if you plant some plants in your house. When indoor air quality improves, it will have a positive effect on your lungs. Plus, it can significantly reduce the damage to your lungs from winter smog.
Image Credit – freepik
DISCLAIMER
Your skin and body are as different as you are. We endeavour to bring you correct, safe and expert-verified information through our articles and social media handles, but still, you must consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.
