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How to make lungs strong and healthy; Check out home remedies

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: June 1, 2021 16:21 IST

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Practice deep breathing techniques. Especially bronchitis and asthma patients should do it. Those who have no such problem should also follow it. The diaphragmatic technique promotes deep breathing. The diaphragm promotes the separation of the muscle from the lungs into the abdominal organs.
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Eating right, exercising well, and avoiding any kind of poisonous elements is the basic mantra to have a healthy lung capacity. Consuming the right amount of protein and antioxidants helps strengthen the resistance of the respiratory muscles and lungs.
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Drink enough water to stay well hydrated, it is equally important for the lungs as it is for the rest of the body.
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People with allergies or any lung disease should be regularly vaccinated for pneumonia and flu as advised.
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Being overweight also reduces lung capacity because abdominal obesity does not allow the lungs to function properly.
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Pollution also negatively affects lung capacity. To avoid pollution, you should wear a mask while leaving the house.
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