You are probably aware that your lungs are one of the most important organs in your body.
If you’re breathing, then you know your lungs are working for you.
Although chances are you may not even think about your lungs so much.
They help you breathe 12 to 15 times a minute at rest—that's more than 6 million breaths
a year.
If your lungs could talk, the only thing they would ask you, is to keep them healthy and
not abuse them too much.
They have to work continuously for you to help you breathe.
Lung damage can be caused by various substances and conditions.
Some of the most common causes of lung damage include Smoking, Pollution and household items
like asbestos, bird protein and mold.
Lung Damage affects more than 200 million people in the world , 65 million of whom have
moderate or severe lung disease.
The surprising fact is that it’s underdiagnosed by 72 to 93% which means most people don’t
even know they have it.
If you have symptoms like chronic cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or chronic chest pain,
keep watching today’s video to find out some remedies that can reverse lung damage.
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Stop Smoking: We often talk about how bad smoking is for you on this channel, but that’s
only because it’s true!
Smoking is the leading cause of lung damage.
Although any damage done to the lungs and airways can't be totally reversed, giving
up smoking can help prevent further damage.
Quitting may be all the treatment that's needed in the early stages of lung damage.
Remember, it's never too late to stop smoking!
Conserve your energy: If you are someone with damaged lungs, breathing can be taxing and
will take more energy than the average person.
So try getting plenty of sleep at night and plan for one rest period each day.
Elevate your head at night and your feet during the day when your ankles swell.
Rest before and after activities.
Make realistic plans for chores and avoid extreme exertion, such as heavy lifting, raking
and shoveling.
If you can try to avoid working long hours.
Eucalyptus Oil: Eucalyptus oil has been known to be beneficial for a lot of problems including
lung damage.
It contains a natural compound called eucalyptol which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties.
This can help open up your airways and can also help reduce mucus production from the
lungs.
One recent study suggested adding 12 drops of eucalyptus oil to 150 milliliters of boiling
water and inhaling up to three times a day will give you the best results.
Green Tea: If you are a green tea lover like me, you will be happy to hear that Green tea
contains many antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation in the lungs.
These compounds even protect lung tissue from the harmful effects of smoke inhalation.
A recent study involving more than 1,000 adults reported that people who drank at least 2
cups of green tea per day had better lung function than those who drank none.
So go out there and grab your favourite flavour for maximum health benefits!
Tomatoes: You will be surprised to hear that these little red things can be very beneficial
in reversing lung damage.
According to a new study, eating Tomatoes can help slow the damage to your lungs, by
reversing it.
Eating more than two tomatoes per day has been shown to slower the decline in lung function
as well.
Just be sure to use fresh tomatoes and not that tomato sauce you were thinking of!
Turmeric: Turmeric has been used as a food additive for centuries because of its various
health benefits.
A recent study reported that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, has a wide
variety of benefits for people suffering with lung disease.
It can help prevent and modulate inflammation in the airways, plus it manages stress caused
by a lack of oxygen in the body.
You can mix turmeric and ginger with boiling water and drink daily for best results.
Add a pinch of honey to make the drink even tastier!
Maintain healthy weight: Maintaining a healthy weight does not necessarily mean being just
overweight.
If you have lung damage, being underweight can be just as harmful.
If you’re significantly overweight, your heart and lungs have to work a lot harder.
This can make breathing more difficult by putting pressure on your lungs.
Being underweight means you’re at a greater risk of aggravating lung damage due to less
muscle strength and poor immune system function in underweight people.
So don’t go for those extreme diets just try to maintain a balanced healthy weight
and see the positive effect on your lungs.
Steam therapy: It’s not as difficult as it sounds.
Steam therapy or simply steam inhalation, involves inhaling water vapor to open the
airways.
This helps the lungs drain mucus.
People with lung damage may notice their symptoms worsen in cold or dry air.
This climate can dry out the mucous in the airways and restrict blood flow which makes
it harder for you to breathe.
Steam also adds warmth and moisture to the air, which improves breathing and can help
loosen mucus inside the airways and lungs.
You can inhale water vapour for immediate relief and to breathe more easily.
A fairly simple technique!
Stay Active: Staying active can be a double edged sword for people with lung damage.
Being short of breath all the time isn’t the best motivator for getting up and moving
around.
Exercises such as walking, jogging, and biking can be quite challenging.
An interesting alternate can be water-based exercises, such as aqua walking and swimming.
Yoga and tai chi have also been shown to be beneficial in reversing lung damage by improving
lung function and exercise tolerance.
So find something that works for you and stay active and healthy!
Eat Healthy: Eating healthy can prove to be very effective in reversing lung damage.
You can increase portions of vegetables and fruit in you daily diet.
Reduced amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables are associated with lung damage.
Fruits and vegetables contain high levels of antioxidants, which have been shown to
protect against this type of damage.For the highest level of antioxidants, choose brightly
colored fruits like blueberries, oranges, apples and plums and green vegetables like
broccoli, squash, and bell peppers.
So eat healthy and protect your lungs better!
We understand that Living with Lung Damage can be emotionally and physically challenging.
You might have to adjust your daily routines and activities, sometimes radically to take
care of your breathing problems.
There are certain activities that you might have liked but are unable to do so because
of your lung damage.
Remember always consult your doctor if you’re having trouble breathing.
Follow the remedies that we mentioned and see what difference it makes to your damaged
lungs.
Have you ever felt shortness of breath?
What do you do to breathe better?
Let us know in the comments sections below.