Sick lungs: signs and remedies

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Extract from the article: An adult can breathe up to 20,000 times a day under normal conditions. When the regularity of your breathing starts to suggest a problem, you need to keep an eye on what's going on. Starting to feel tired simply by climbing stairs or doing odd jobs a

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An adult can breathe up to 20,000 times a day under normal conditions. When the regularity of your breathing starts to suggest a problem, you need to keep an eye on what's going on. Starting to feel tired simply by climbing stairs or doing odd jobs around the house are signs that the lungs are not strong enough.

Unlike other organs such as the heart or liver, lungs that are suffering give warning symptoms that are particularly important to watch out for.

Extreme fatigue

If a person used to walk everywhere, taking the stairs instead of the lift, and very often doing a number of chores around the house, this means they are in good shape. But if for some time they notice that they tire very quickly after their usual movements, they should examine themselves to see if there are other signs accompanying this unusual tiredness.

Whistling

It is not normal for breathing to produce noises as the air passes through. If you notice a slight whistling sound when you breathe, this is undoubtedly a sign that your lungs are failing.

Constant cough and flu

Suffering from flu caused by a virus in cool weather is normal. The warning sign is that the flu attacks last throughout the year. This may be due to lung damage.

Expectoration

This is the mixture of saliva and mucus in the respiratory tract.It is common in smokers, who often have attacks.This problem causes a constant need to spit and expel mucus.

Shortness of breath

If breathing is difficult, something is wrong.Breathing is something natural that we hardly notice. Therefore, having difficulty breathing may be an indication that the lungs lack strength.

Pressure on the chest

It feels as if something heavy is compressing the chest, and is probably accompanied by pain when coughing, walking, eating, breathing deeply or bending over.

Muscle loss

Muscle mass begins to decrease due to the lack of oxygen exchange in the body.Although this muscle loss may also be due to other factors, you should be alert if it appears at the same time as other symptoms mentioned above.

Unexplained fever

It is not normal to have a fever for no apparent reason. Fever is a form of defence by the body that indicates there is a problem. It often occurs with inflamed lymph nodes.

Cough with blood

These are generally diseases with advanced pathology, such as pulmonary embolism or tuberculosis.You should seek urgent medical attention.

Loss of appetite

Many people fail to see the connection. When your lungs are not working properly, you lose the desire to eat.

Natural remedies

Recipe 1: 1 litre of water, 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 ginger root, 01 onion. Bring the water, finely chopped onion and grated ginger to the boil in a saucepan over a low heat. When the mixture starts to boil, add the turmeric powder. Remove from the heat. Once cool, add the honey and stir.Filter the mixture and place in a suitable container, preferably glass, to keep in a cool place. Consume 2 tablespoons of this drink every day for a fortnight, in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening, two hours before dinner.

Recipe 2: Take the roots of aloma, garlic, ginger, cloves, turmeric and lemon. Prepare as an herbal tea and take one cup twice a day in the morning and evening for one week.

Warning: When using herbs, make sure you are aware of their toxic properties, such as cardiac arrhythmia. They can be just as powerful as medicines if used incorrectly. The best thing to do is to consult a naturotherapist or herbalist.

Tips for keeping your lungs healthy

Avoiding smoking is essential and perhaps the most important. Practice breathing exercises and relax regularly.Cleanse the body regularly.Cleansing with foods rich in vitamin E, fruit and vegetables, is very beneficial.Avoid environmental pollution and smoking areas as much as possible.Drinking infusions of ginger, eucalyptus, moringa orange peel, parsley, kinkeliba and mint helps to purify the lungs.The advice given does not preclude consulting a doctor.

Elom AKAKPO