Respiratory Health

The state of your lungs is affected by a variety of factors, but the environment and your lifestyle play major roles in your respiratory health. To better understand the health of your lungs, there are warning signs that indicate you may have a problem with your lung health and/or possible damage.

Warning Signs of Lung Damage

The following are considered warning signs of possible lung damage:

Chronic Cough

Cough that is persistent and has lasted for more than a month is considered chronic. The majority of lung diseases include chronic cough as one of its main symptoms. Continue reading

Problems with respiratory health are a major cause of disability and death all over the world. The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system so keeping the lungs healthy is an integral part of a person’s overall wellness. Several factors can affect the health of our lungs, such as lifestyle choices and environmental factors.

First, let’s take a quick look at the most common ways lungs can be damaged.

Smoking

Smoking is the leading cause of lung damage. It damages the cells that line the lungs, making the lungs weaker and more susceptible to infections. The smoke is filled with cancer-causing chemicals that can immediately affect the lungs once inhaled. The smoke does not only affect the smoker’s lungs but also non-smoking bystanders’ lungs can be damaged. Continue reading