Love your lungs week is an initiative started by the British Lung Foundation to raise awareness surrounding lung health.
What is the British Lung Foundation?
The British Lung Foundation is a UK charity, and they’re aim is to highlight the importance of research, with the aim to improve care as well as preventing, treating and curing lung conditions. They also provide support for those who are suffering with lung disease.
What is the aim of Love your lungs week?
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of lung conditions and increase support.
How to keep your lungs healthy
You can help keep your lungs healthy by improving the air you breathe in. Living in an urban area can make it difficult to make changes when you’re outside, but there are small changes you can do to improve the air you breathe in your homes:
– Regularly open your windows when cooking or showering to keep the airflow moving.
– Vacuum your space at least once a week to remove dust and dirt particles.
– Keep the temperature of your home between 18-21 degrees to prevent damp and condensation.
– Have a smoke free house and ensure if anyone does smoke, they do it outside. Smoking is one of the biggest causes of lung cancer. For more information and support, click here.
– Use products that are chemical free and are allergy free.
– Being active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also improve the health of your lungs. Exercises such as walking, jogging and other aerobatic activities can make your lungs stronger.
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