As of: January 30, 2024, 9:56 a.m
By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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The lungs are one of the most important organs in the human body.
This way it can be strengthened and protected, especially during the cold season.
As soon as the weather becomes colder and more heated, this becomes more or less noticeable through the respiratory tract - and the lungs can also become particularly irritated and attacked.
Now it's important not only to protect yourself from viruses, but also to strengthen the organ that is inevitably needed for breathing and living.
Protect and strengthen your lungs: train your resilience before the cold season
Colds are not uncommon in the cold season.
This is how you can protect your lungs.
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If you want to strengthen your lungs, you should challenge them.
This is what Dr.
Jens Becker, board member of the Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein regional association of the
Federal Association of Pulmonology, Sleep and Respiratory Medicine.
V. (BdP)
,
compared to
bild.de.
This means that you should work on training your lungs before the cool season arrives.
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“In order to ward off normal infections such as colds, you can harden your immune system,” explained the doctor.
This includes, for example, a visit to the sauna, exercise in the fresh air, but also a diet rich in vitamins and nutrients.
With a healthy lifestyle you are less susceptible to colds.
“You should train [the lungs] like a muscle, i.e. breathe deeply and let yourself get out of breath through exercise.
Best in the fresh air.”
TIP against pathogens that cause illness
You can still protect yourself well against pathogens by using disinfectants, keeping enough distance and wearing a mask on public transport or in shops.
Further tips for healthy lungs: heat, contrast showers and drinking
When the immune system is strengthened, the lungs are not as easily attacked by viruses and other pathogens.
To strengthen the body's natural defense system, you can take some measures before the cold season.
The respiratory tract and lungs cannot only be trained through exercise in the fresh air.
In addition to sauna sessions, alternating showers with warm and cold water should also help to strengthen the immune system, as s
ana.de -
Medizinwelten for preventive medicine recommends.
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Extra TIP to ward off germs
Breathing through your nose is healthier than breathing through your mouth.
The air is cleaned, warmed and humidified in this respiratory tract and is less irritating to the lungs than breathing air that flows unfiltered through the mouth into the organ.
Basically, you should make sure to keep your body - especially your feet - warm, as a cold body has fewer defenses to counter pathogens and is therefore more vulnerable.
In addition, the basic rule is: drink enough.
On cold days and when the air is heated, in addition to water, tea is also recommended to keep the mucous membranes healthy and moist.
Support lung function: How you can do the organ some good
Aside from taking preventive measures against colds, you should pay attention to supporting lung function all year round.
This includes, for example, not smoking.
According to
Focus.de,
in 90 percent of all cases of lung cancer, smoking is a trigger for the disease, which leads to typical symptoms.
Anyone who avoids cigarettes prevents serious illnesses.
Not only smoke, but also fine dust and exhaust fumes are harmful to the lungs.
If you live in a larger city, you should make sure to give your lungs enough “breathing breaks”.
This could be a vacation in the mountains or simply having enough houseplants in the apartment to filter the air.
In addition, dust should be vacuumed regularly, as it can also get into the lungs if it is left for weeks.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions.