slide 1: 10 Tips to Avoid Lung Disease
Lung disease is any condition that prevents the lungs from functioning properly. There are
three main kinds of lung disease:
Airway Diseases:
These diseases affect the airways that carry oxygen and gases in and out of the lungs. They
usually cause blocking or narrowing of the airways. These include asthma COPD and
bronchiectasis.
Lung Tissue Diseases:
These diseases affect the structure of the lung tissue. Scarring or in
restricts the lungs from expanding fully making it harder for them to take in oxygen and release
carbon dioxide. Pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis are examples of lung tissue disease.
Lung Circulation Diseases:
These diseases affect the blood vessels in the lungs. They are caused by the clotting of blood or
scarring and inflammation of blood vessels. They also reduce the ability of the lungs to take in
oxygen and release carbon dioxide. These diseases may also affect the heart func
Pulmonary hypertension is an example of lung circulation disease.
10 Tips to Avoid Lung Disease
is any condition that prevents the lungs from functioning properly. There are
three main kinds of lung disease:
irways that carry oxygen and gases in and out of the lungs. They
usually cause blocking or narrowing of the airways. These include asthma COPD and
These diseases affect the structure of the lung tissue. Scarring or inflammation of the tissue
restricts the lungs from expanding fully making it harder for them to take in oxygen and release
carbon dioxide. Pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis are examples of lung tissue disease.
ct the blood vessels in the lungs. They are caused by the clotting of blood or
scarring and inflammation of blood vessels. They also reduce the ability of the lungs to take in
oxygen and release carbon dioxide. These diseases may also affect the heart func
Pulmonary hypertension is an example of lung circulation disease. Many lung diseases involve a
is any condition that prevents the lungs from functioning properly. There are
irways that carry oxygen and gases in and out of the lungs. They
usually cause blocking or narrowing of the airways. These include asthma COPD and
flammation of the tissue
restricts the lungs from expanding fully making it harder for them to take in oxygen and release
carbon dioxide. Pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis are examples of lung tissue disease.
ct the blood vessels in the lungs. They are caused by the clotting of blood or
scarring and inflammation of blood vessels. They also reduce the ability of the lungs to take in
oxygen and release carbon dioxide. These diseases may also affect the heart function.
Many lung diseases involve a
slide 2: combination of these three types. They are acute or chronic and can be fatal. The most
common lung diseases include:
Asthma
Pneumothorax or atelectasis
Bronchitis – Swelling or inflammation in the main passages bronchial tubes that carry
air to the lungs
COPD – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Lung cancer
Pneumonia – Lung infection
Pulmonary edema – Abnormal bui
Pulmonary embolus – Blocked lung artery
Here are 10 tips to avoid the lung disease
Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer and COPD which includes chronic
bronchitis and emphysema. Cigarette smoke narrow
Over time it destroys the lung tissue and trigger changes that grow into cancer
Keep Away from Pollutants
Secondhand smoke air pollution chemicals at home and workplace and radon can all cause or
worsen lung disease. Vacuum clean your home and car.
Prevent Infection
Cold or a respiratory infection can sometimes become serious. You can do several things to
protect yourself such as washing hands often with soap avoiding crowds during the cold and flu
season maintain good oral hygiene and quarantine yourself when you’re sick.
Get Regular Health Checkups
Schedule visits to your doctor even if you’re well. Many times lung diseases go undetected
until they are serious. During the checkup your breathing will re
Exercise
Aerobic exercise improves lung capacity.
Drink lot of water
three types. They are acute or chronic and can be fatal. The most
Pneumothorax or atelectasis – Collapse of part or all of the lung
Swelling or inflammation in the main passages bronchial tubes that carry
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Lung infection
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs
Blocked lung artery
Here are 10 tips to avoid the lung disease
Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer and COPD which includes chronic
bronchitis and emphysema. Cigarette smoke narrows air passages making it difficult to breathe.
Over time it destroys the lung tissue and trigger changes that grow into cancer
Secondhand smoke air pollution chemicals at home and workplace and radon can all cause or
g disease. Vacuum clean your home and car.
Cold or a respiratory infection can sometimes become serious. You can do several things to
protect yourself such as washing hands often with soap avoiding crowds during the cold and flu
maintain good oral hygiene and quarantine yourself when you’re sick.
Schedule visits to your doctor even if you’re well. Many times lung diseases go undetected
until they are serious. During the checkup your breathing will reveal any anomalies.
Aerobic exercise improves lung capacity.
three types. They are acute or chronic and can be fatal. The most
Swelling or inflammation in the main passages bronchial tubes that carry
Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer and COPD which includes chronic
s air passages making it difficult to breathe.
Secondhand smoke air pollution chemicals at home and workplace and radon can all cause or
Cold or a respiratory infection can sometimes become serious. You can do several things to
protect yourself such as washing hands often with soap avoiding crowds during the cold and flu
Schedule visits to your doctor even if you’re well. Many times lung diseases go undetected
veal any anomalies.
slide 3: Drinking plenty of water is part of good bronchiole hygiene which can reduce the risk of
infection. Bronchioles are small airways deep in the lungs.
Eat lung right
There is evidence that antioxidant foods are good for your lungs. People who ate cruciferous
vegetables broccoli cauliflower cabbage had almost half the risk of lung cancer compared to
those who don’t eat them regularly.
Get Vaccinated
Get a flu shot in time for the flu season. If you’re 65 or older get the pneumococcal too.
Know the warning signs
Coughing wheezing or breathing problems that persist for more than a month demands
immediate medical attention.
Keep Air Purifying Plants at home
Spider plants money plants bamboo palms aloe vera English ivy and Boston ferns are natural
air purifiers of indoor pollutants and toxins.
Drinking plenty of water is part of good bronchiole hygiene which can reduce the risk of
infection. Bronchioles are small airways deep in the lungs.
There is evidence that antioxidant foods are good for your lungs. People who ate cruciferous
vegetables broccoli cauliflower cabbage had almost half the risk of lung cancer compared to
those who don’t eat them regularly.
n time for the flu season. If you’re 65 or older get the pneumococcal too.
Coughing wheezing or breathing problems that persist for more than a month demands
Keep Air Purifying Plants at home
ts money plants bamboo palms aloe vera English ivy and Boston ferns are natural
air purifiers of indoor pollutants and toxins.
Drinking plenty of water is part of good bronchiole hygiene which can reduce the risk of
There is evidence that antioxidant foods are good for your lungs. People who ate cruciferous
vegetables broccoli cauliflower cabbage had almost half the risk of lung cancer compared to
n time for the flu season. If you’re 65 or older get the pneumococcal too.
Coughing wheezing or breathing problems that persist for more than a month demands
ts money plants bamboo palms aloe vera English ivy and Boston ferns are natural