Respiratory diseases may be
caused by infection, by smoking, or by breathing in secondhand tobacco
smoke or other forms of air pollution.
- asthma,
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
- pulmonary fibrosis,
- pneumonia,
- and lung cancer.
Common Respiratory Disease Symptoms:
- Difficulty Breathing.
- Stubborn Cough.
- Breathing Noisily.
- Lingering Chest Pain.
- Chronic Mucus.
- Coughing Up Blood.
How is respiratory disease treated?
Depending on your respiratory condition, medications can include an
assortment of inhalers, oral drugs and intravenous treatments. Your
doctor should explain why specific medications are prescribed, and their
potential benefits and side effects. Some examples include, by
condition: Asthma.
Respiratory Diseases, if not treated properly, can cause:
- Low immune functioning.
- Adverse climatic conditions and intolerable air pollution.
- Presence of fungal, viral and bacterial infections.
- Death
How To Prevent Respiratory Diseases:
- STOP SMOKING. Smoking damages your lungs and increases your risk for a number of diseases including lung cancer and COPD.
- AVOID SECOND- AND THIRD-HAND SMOKE.
- CONVERT YOUR FIREPLACE.
- CLEAN HOUSE.
- Avoid indoor and outdoor air pollution.
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
- See your doctor for an annual physical.
Avoid These Foods:
- Cold Cuts and processed food. Most cured meats such as bacon, cold cuts, ham, and hotdogs contain additives called nitrates.
- Excessive Salt. While a small pinch of salt cooked in a dish may be fine, a salt-heavy diet can be a problem.
- Dairy Products.
- Cruciferous Vegetables.
- Fried Foods.
- Carbonated Beverages.
- Acidic Foods and Drinks.
What foods help with breathing problems?
- Apples. Researchers have linked good lung function with high intakes
of vitamins C, E and beta-carotene, all of which are present in apples.
- Walnuts. Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Berries.
- Broccoli.
- Cayenne Pepper.
- Ginger.
- Garlic.
- Flaxseeds.
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