Can human lungs repair themselves?

There are a lot of studies regarding how to eliminate toxins from your body – from weight loss, improved digestion, enhanced immune system and energy levels, even claims on how to repair damaged body organs like the lungs.

 Although a lot of marketed products are made available, the question remains – are these products worth your penny? Do they really work?

When talking about health, it is important to note that it is not safe to trust immediately to quick fixes. Chances are it could put your health and your life into great peril.

It is expected that some companies make claims that are not yet proven or tested just to make profits. It is necessary to take precautionary measures before establishing trust with these companies.

Although there are medications introduced in the market such as pills and concoctions, it is always better to choose a natural way in improving your health condition, especially for your lungs.

Since lungs have the ability to clean themselves, they will begin to repair themselves the moment they are no longer exposed to harmful pollutants.

By simply avoiding air toxins that are harmful to health such as cigarette smoke and air pollution paired with a healthy diet and proper exercise, your lungs will be healthy. 

Avoid/Quit smoking.

If you are a smoker, the best way to get a clean and healthy pair of lungs is to quit smoking. Smoking can accelerate lung damage and may cause serious problems in the future if not prevented earlier.

Emphysema, a lung condition that is worsened or brought on by smoking is irreversible. 

However, a study shows that air sacs that are only partially damaged may be able to recover if you quit smoking.

There is a good chance that your lung can regenerate after you stop smoking starting from the first month up to nine months after you quit. 

Maintain a good and healthy diet. 

If you are suffering from a chronic condition, eating a healthy diet can be beneficial.

Make sure your diet includes antioxidant-rich foods with vitamins and nutrients to keep not only your lungs healthy but your mind and body as well. 

Lungs need water since dry lungs are susceptible to irritation. Make sure to drink eight to ten glasses of water every day.

Other foods that should be included in the diet are apples, apricots, broccoli, poultry, walnuts, beans, and berries. 

Have a regular exercise. 

Exercise is required to maintain a good and healthy lifestyle.

A jog or simple cardio will benefit your lungs if done properly and with supervision and recommendation of your doctors because the right amount and type of activities vary from one person to another.

It is imperative to always consult your doctor especially if you have health conditions. 

Be cautious of your environment.

When you are outside and you are exposed to harmful air pollutants and contaminants, it is necessary to avoid them as much as possible.

Although it is inevitable that you get to avoid these things, you can still do a number of precautionary measures to ensure your safety such as wearing face masks and protective sunglasses when you are in a public area.

Through this, you will be able to minimize your contact with toxins from the air that you could possibly inhale and lead to irritation of your lungs. 

Maintain good indoor air quality.

It is found out in some studies that indoor air is as polluted as the outdoor air. That is why it is important to keep it clean since we normally spend most of our time indoors.

You can do this by simply cleaning the entire house, secure good ventilation, invest in air purifiers and air filters, vacuum the floors and carpets as this may have accumulated dust in them, use only natural and fragrance-free cleaners, and avoid aerosol sprays and other air fresheners that emit harmful substances. 

Do regular check-ups.

If you have trouble in breathing, tightening of your chest, or if you suspect that something is wrong, consult your doctor.

Do visit your doctor so it can be diagnosed right away before it becomes a more serious problem in the future. 

Lung regeneration in relation to smoking

Smoking is one of the main causes of lung damage. For a single tobacco cigarette, thousands of chemicals corrupt and mutate the DNA in the lung cells, thus, transforming them from healthy to cancerous.

However, it was found out that there is a small portion of the cells that were undamaged. After someone stops smoking, these unscathed cells grow and replace the damaged ones in the lungs.

The air sacs in the lungs are partially damaged but if you quit smoking, they stabilize and recover.

The cilia in the throat, tiny cells that assist in letting you breathe properly, start to function again.

The lungs will start to get better and work fine again after months of quitting smoking.

However, if you are smoking for a long period of time and you developed COPD, that is a totally different story. Your lungs never totally heal and regenerate. 

Therefore, lung regeneration is possible for those who are suffering from Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome (ARDS).

Survivors of ARDS are proven to recover near-normal lung function compared to those who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis.

For severe lung diseases like these, the only available remedy is lung transplantation. 

Although it was proven that lungs will regenerate and heal themselves, it still best to take good care of your lungs as much as possible.

Keeping your lungs in good condition is simple and easy.

It will benefit you the most if as early as now you start to take good care of it. “Prevention is better than cure”.