Entering March, there will also be cold air affecting the central and eastern regions. When the temperature is low, many people, especially middle-aged and elderly people, may cough frequently, and may also feel a ball of breath in their chest and unable to spit out, or even wheezing after walking two steps. As a part of the respiratory system, the lungs are easily exposed to dry and cold air between exhalation and inhalation, and when the lung qi is damaged, respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing will occur, especially for patients with chronic bronchitis and asthma, who are more often distressed.
If you want to stay out of illness or get less sick in cold weather, it's important to nourish your lungs on a daily basis. One of the keys to nourishing the lungs is to replenish sufficient water, make sure to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water (about 2000 ml) a day, and drink a small amount of water in a timely manner, and do not wait until the mouth is dry. In addition, you can also pour a cup of hot water and inhale the water vapor with your nose at the mouth of the cup for about 10 minutes each time, once in the morning and once in the evening, which can moisturize the lungs.
It is recommended to eat more low-fat, high-protein, vitamin-rich foods, such as lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, soy products, vegetables and fruits. According to the individual's physique, eat more medicinal and edible homologous substances that nourish yin and dryness, nourish the lungs, such as white fungus, lily, lotus seeds, pears, honey, etc.
Exercise is also a good option to nourish your lungs, especially deep breathing exercises. The specific operation is as follows, find a place where the air is warm and warm, and in the process of exhaling and inhaling, the turbidity in the lungs will be fully discharged, and at the same time more clear air will be inhaled to help improve the function of the lungs. In addition, you can also do exercises such as Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Liuzijue, and swimming.
In extreme weather conditions, try to minimize going out. When you have to go out, you should also take protective measures, especially wearing a mask, which can significantly reduce the irritation of the respiratory system by cold air.