The world is already amid a battle with the contagious and dreadful Coronavirus. Millions of people are combating this pandemic daily, assuring a safe stay at home during the National lockdown. After all, our safety is of utmost priority. During this chaos, a simple question arises and strikes our mind on how to manage our lungs, post Coronavirus spreading enormously around us Meanwhile, many people believe that they are fine and can resume their daily activity which they were following before COVID-19 happened. Consuming cigarettes again along with going on an unhealthy diet might weaken both your lungs and immune system, making you the potential to get infected again. Dr Satya Ranjan Sahu, Pulmonologist, PSRI Hospital recommends people to follow basic guidelines, helping you to manage your lungs in a healthy manner post corona. Amid the Coronavirus chaos, let’s unwrap some essential guidelines and tips that will help you to take care of your lungs in the best possible manner. The tips include:
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Smoking
Both active and passive smoking is amongst one of the highest risk factors for detonating and surging the lung infection. Smoking has no positive benefits that should be stopped, specifically in a situation like this. Thus, for having healthy lungs, one must need to stay away from burning cigarettes, smoking it.
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Avoid Exposure to Pollutants
The Earth is irrefutably healing. But still, the outside world is occupied with pollutants that can drastically affect your lungs, making you the perfect transmitting agent for the Coronavirus. Thus, avoid exposure to contaminants, both outdoor and indoor. Try avoiding burning calories by doing exercises outside when the air quality is not that good. Instead, pick out a good location for doing the same, blessing your lungs with the right care it demands.
Keep Your Home Clean
Your home has turned out to be the ultimate protective shield amid the Coronavirus pandemic and National lockdown. Thus, making it better, start maintaining the in-house hygiene by sweeping the floors regularly along with planting indoor plants acting as air purifying agents. You can opt for spider plants, money plants, aloe vera, bamboo palms, and so on. 2 plants per 100 square feet are recommended.
Wear Protective Masks
People working at high-risk occupations with exposure to chemicals and pollutants like construction workers and factory labourers should wear protective masks and undergo periodical health checkups.
Opt for Healthy Diet
A healthy diet always plays an important in lung protection. A low-fat diet, citrus fruits, cruciferous vegetables, methi dana and plenty of fluids are advisable for good immunity and health.
Regular Physical Exercise
Daily physical exercises that can be in the form of brisk walking, slow running, jogging, yoga, and breathing exercises will be very beneficial for a good and healthy lung. Steam inhalation twice is also recommended for decreasing airway inflammation.
Say No to Extra Stress
Learn not to take extra stress in life, and adequate sleep every night will help to keep the body and lungs healthy. For the most part, the body’s natural defence mechanism will protect the lungs from dirt and germs, and simple lifestyle changes and a healthy diet will take care of the rest.
With inputs from Dr Satya Ranjan Sahu, Pulmonologist, PSRI Hospital
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