It is just not our heart which works from the moment we take birth! Our lungs also work along with heart to keep us fit and healthy.
Today on World Asthma Day we take a look at how Asthma and also how to keep our lungs healthy.
Asthma is increased sensitivity of our airway to external agent most often pollutants.
It is a chronic disease which causes the airways to narrow and cause symptoms of wheeze, cough, tightness in chest.
Asthma could be
Allergic asthma
Occupational Asthma
Exercise Induced Asthma
How to prevent Asthma?
"While there's no way to prevent asthma, by working together, you and your doctor can design a step-by-step plan for living with your condition and preventing asthma attacks.
Follow your asthma action plan. With your doctor and health care team, write a detailed plan for taking medications and managing an asthma attack. Then be sure to follow your plan"
From Mayo clinic, you can read more here or write to us.
Also work towards keeping your lung healthy by doing following things
1. Exercise
2. Quit smoking
3. Avoid second hand smoke
4. Reduce your carbon footprint and thereby reduce pollution.
5. Do deep breathing exercises. Play a wind instrument.
