Ways to Take Care of <br />Your Lungs During the <br />COVID-19 Pandemic.<br />With the ongoing COVID-19 <br />pandemic and approaching <br />winter season, lung health is <br />more important than ever. .<br />Here are five ways to exercise and improve<br />lung health, as recommended by Dr. Luis Javier<br />Peña-Hernández, a lung health specialist in Florida. .<br />1. Homemade masks should<br />be cleaned frequently to<br />prevent bacteria buildup.<br />According to the CDC, masks can be cleaned along with<br />your laundry or washed by hand with diluted bleach. .<br />2. Not only does exercise keep your body<br />in shape, it keeps your lungs in shape too. .<br />With consistent exercise, lungs can achieve<br />improved capacity, aka easier breathing.<br />3. Singing during a hot shower might seem<br />silly, but it benefits your lungs in two big ways. .<br />Steam naturally loosens mucus in your<br />throat and lungs, and singing can help by<br />naturally clearing that mucus out. .<br />4. Reduce your exposure to indoor and outdoor<br />pollutants to take the burden off your lungs.<br />This includes smoke, vehicle exhaust, dust, fumes from<br />cleaning products and artificially-scented candles. .<br />5. Regularly practice breathing exercises such as<br />pursed lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing. .<br />These will help increase your oxygen levels and<br />strengthen the elasticity of your diaphragm.
