Do these eight points well to protect lung health

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-01-31

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, mononucleosis, influenza, etc., seem to be more and more people "hitting" respiratory diseases in recent days, and every winter is the season of high incidence of respiratory infections. With the onset of winter, respiratory diseases enter the season of high incidence. How to better prevent and treat respiratory diseases?

Susceptible to respiratory diseases: Children, the elderly, and people with underlying medical conditions are susceptible to respiratory diseases. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the most common respiratory pathogens, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children occurs in periodic epidemics every 3 to 7 years. Mononucleosis is also a common disease in children and adolescents. Co-infection has a greater impact on high-risk groups such as the elderly, people with underlying diseases, pregnant women, and children.

In order to reduce the risk of co-infection and protect high-risk groups, effective intervention is needed: high-risk groups such as the elderly, people with underlying diseases, pregnant women, and children must be vaccinated as soon as possible, and the risk of infection, morbidity and severe disease can be effectively reduced through influenza vaccination. High-risk groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases should avoid going to crowded public places as much as possible, and if they wear masks in crowded places with poor air circulation, wash their hands in time after returning home, and maintain healthy living habits and lifestyles.

How can high-risk groups such as the elderly, people with underlying diseases, pregnant women, and children protect their lung health?These eight items must be done well!

1. Increase nutrition and maintain a balanced diet: ensure that the body has enough intake of protein, fat and carbohydrates, so that the body has enough resistance;Maintain a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein** such as fish, meat, legumes, etc. It plays an important role in preventing respiratory infections and protecting the health of the lungs.

2. Proper exercise: It can effectively protect the lungs, such as frequent walking, jogging, radio exercises and other aerobic exercises, which can maintain lung function at a certain level of health and improve the resistance of the lungs to the outside world.

3. Avoid smoking: Smoking, especially long-term active smoking, smoke will damage the non-specific protective mechanism of the respiratory tract, resulting in damage to the trachea, bronchi, lung interstitium, and lung parenchyma, affecting the health of lung function, and active and passive smoking should be avoided.

4. Improve the indoor environment: usually do a good job of indoor hygiene, regularly open windows for ventilation, and maintain appropriate temperature and humidity. Try to wear a mask when you go out, especially in autumn and winter.

5. Maintain a happy mood: You can laugh more to promote the lungs and protect the health of the lungs.

6. Increase fluid intake and drink water in moderation: You should drink plenty of water to keep the respiratory tract moist, which helps to discharge phlegm and relieve symptoms. At the same time, you can also drink some warm liquids, such as warm water, tea, chicken soup, etc., to soothe throat discomfort;In daily life, drink plenty of water, keep the respiratory tract and lungs lubricated, and avoid coughing discomfort caused by dryness.

7. Pay attention to oral hygiene: Patients should pay attention to oral hygiene and keep their mouth clean to avoid oral infection and inflammation.

8. Regular physical examination: It is recommended to have a regular physical examination of the body, and the health status of the body can be understood through the examination. At the same time, the lungs should be examined, and if any abnormalities are found, they can be treated in time.

For patients with mental disorders, in the face of the high incidence of respiratory diseases, ensuring adequate sleep and reasonable diet, and maintaining a happy mood are also a good medicine!

Psychiatric Guardianship Ward of Wuhan Mental Health Center

Deputy Chief Nurse Lu Fengrong

Nurse Yang Chan.

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