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 Fall is quckly closing in on us.
For many this will include preparing our homes for winter. Sealing up any leaks for an air-tight seal.
Just how healthy is that sealed air?
Indoor air pollution is irritating to everyone, but people who have respiratory problems are even more sensitive to indoor irritants and are more prone to developing complications. Among the most common irritants are tobacco smoke, fumes, dust and dirt, aerosol products, chemical cleaners, mold and mildew.
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 Take better control of your indoor environment, follow precautions:
- Ban smoking in your home.
- Install exhaust fans in your kitchen, bathroom and any work area where fumes tend to accumulate.
- Examine furniture for evidence of a pungent gas such as formaldehyde. Also check carpet, upholstery and drapes for pungent odors. (Plywood, fiberboard and particleboard are especially prone to harboring pungent gas.)
- Thoroughly clean appliances, as they tend to collect dust. Also clean dryer filters, refrigerator coils, furnaces, air conditioner and heater filters, and air vents or ducts.
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 Aerosol products can be irritating to people with respiratory problems. Use alternatives such as nonaerosol sprays, roll-on deodorants and "solid" type air fresheners.
- Instead of chemical household cleaners, use alternatives such as baking soda, vinegar or lemon with water.
- Mold and mildew tend to accumulate wherever there is moisture, so wash and replace grout often if you have tiles in your bathroom and/or kitchen.
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Proactive ways to keep your lungs healthy internally include:
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 Making sure you do not have sleep apnea. This common condition can damage your lungs nearly as much as smoking. If you snore, make an appointment with a sleep specialist to get checked for potential breathing problems.
- Doing some form of aerobic activity daily to keep both heart and lung in good shape. Studies have found that walking about 15 minutes at a time, three to four times a day, improved breathing in people with emphysema.
- Taking an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement daily. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to reduce inflammation, which is related to airway problems such as asthma.
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Practicing diaphragmatic breathing at least five minutes a day. To do it, inhale deeply through your nose, filling your lungs from the bottom up. When done correctly, your stomach will pooch out when you inhale and deflate when you exhale.
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