5 habits that can seriously affect your lungs

Just like any other organ in the body, the lungs need constant care.

Not paying attention to lung care can lead to mild to severe illnesses and, if left untreated, can cause death, according to Timesnownews.

Here are some habits that can harm your lungs:

Smoke

The risk of developing lung cancer is significantly higher in smokers than in non-smokers.

Furthermore, smoking can also increase the risk of lung diseases such as asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

In particular, the latest research finds that smokers have an 80% higher risk of severe Covid-19 and death, according to the Guardian.

Don’t exercise

Exercise can help increase lung endurance and strength, thereby increasing lung longevity

Exercise can help increase lung endurance and strength, make the lungs healthy, and help better resist aging and disease.

When you exercise, your heart beats faster and your lungs work harder.

Research shows that when exercising, breathing increases from about 15 times a minute to about 40 to 60 times a minute.

The more you exercise, the stronger your lungs become, according to Healthline.

Even with lung disease, exercise helps slow the progression of the disease.

Not careful with outside pollution

There are many pollutants, chemicals, and other toxic substances outside that can cause severe damage to the lungs.

Some jobs in construction and waste disposal can increase your risk of exposure to pollutants.

Exposure to airborne pollutants can damage the lungs and accelerate the aging process. When the lungs are young and healthy, they can easily resist these toxins.

However, as we age, our lungs reduce their resistance and become more susceptible to infection and disease.