You know your heart is delicate and it needs utmost care. You manage your stress and cut back on saturated fats and oleaginous food to keep it as much safe as possible. Well, you should take care of every part of your body and lungs are one of them. Since the outbreak of a pandemic, you all have begun to wear masks when you are out, drink warm water to prevent sore throat and sanitise your hands frequently to avoid inhaling of germs and pollutants.

Unless the vaccination is launched, you will have to use these preventive measures. However, this time has made you realise how it is essential to have a strong respiratory system. Although older people are vulnerable to the threat, young people can also become the victim of the virus if they have low immunity. It is essential to have strong immunity. It is not just because the virus is lingering in the air. It would help if you had it to protect yourself from respiratory diseases caused due to pollutants.

Air pollution is soaring rapidly because of industrial emission and poisoning air quality. Even people with good immunity are catching a cold, cough and sneezing problems. Breathing in the world of fresh air seems to be all but impossible. Therefore, you have only one option left, and that is strengthening your respiratory system. Here are some of the effective ways to strengthen your respiratory system. Of course, no one of them will give an immediate effect, but you will get benefit in the long run.

Choose a healthy lifestyle.

The lifestyle you follow has a direct impact on your overall health. If you want to improve your lungs health, make sure that you follow the following routine:

• Eat green vegetables

Leafy vegetables are rich in antioxidants and compounds that increase immunity. If you are not much fond of green vegetables, incorporate them in your diet. Make vegetable soup and drink it every evening or before a meal.

During the winter season, you are more prone to catch the infection; therefore you should eat things that are rich in vitamin C, and E. Studies have revealed that food rich in vitamin C and E play a paramount role to boost immunity.

• Give up smoking

Despite the warning on the cigarette pack – smoking is injurious to health – people smoke. The first thing you need to do to keep your respiratory system healthy is to give up smoking.

Studies have revealed that tobacco can damage your airways and cause asthma, and in some cases, it can cause lung cancer. Traces of tobacco can be found in your blood, saliva and hair. The best way to reduce the amount of tobacco is by drinking as much water as possible and eating food rich in antioxidants.

• Stay active

Exercise is a good way to improve your lungs health. You do not need to go to the gym and lift dumbbells to strengthen your respiratory system because they will build your muscle only. Instead, you should go to the park in the early morning hours and jog. A brisk walk will strengthen your airways. Exercise will improve the circulation of blood. It will improve your overall health.

Make your home green.

Add plants to the backyard and garden of your home. The more planting you do, the more oxygen you will get. Plants have a natural ability to clean the environment. When you are home in the evening, you should try to sit in the garden. Half-an-hour sitting will be more than enough to refresh your mood and spirit.

Have good hygiene standards

Good hygiene practices are essential to keep your lungs healthy. Even though you think that you have strong immunity, you should not avoid keeping good hygiene practices. Wash your hands with soap often.

This will kill germs and bacteria. If you slide your hand across your face too frequently, you should have a habit of washing hands repeatedly. Choose sanitisers if you cannot access soap. It will help minimise the risk of bacteria and viruses inhale. Avoid gathering in crowd places during the flu season.

Stay away from pollutants.

Undoubtedly, you have to avoid going out when air is hazardous. It is always recommended not to gather at heavy traffic place and if you are there, try to keep window mirror up to lock contaminated air out. Make sure that you clean your house daily. Do not let dust lay on your furniture and carpets. It would help if you vacuumed it every weekend.

Do not use room fresheners, especially if you are allergic to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). If you do not have time to clean every corner of your house, you can call professionals. However, note that they will charge you a fair amount of fees for the service rendered. If you do not have enough savings, you can apply for loans at your door service.  It is e Respiratory problems are soaring rapidly, and young people are falling prey to them too. You can improve your respiratory health with the help of the tips mentioned above.