October is Healthy Lung Month

When was the last time you were conscious of your breathing? For most of us, the answer is “never.” Each day, millions of people breathe in and out without ever giving their lungs a second thought. It’s not until the minute something bad happens that we realize how vital our lungs are and just how hard they work all day, every day.

Healthy Lung Month

Each October, just as the leaves begin to change color, we’re reminded of how important healthy lungs are, thanks to Healthy Lung Month. 

There are two main goals of Healthy Lung Month:

• Encourage people to take good care of their bodies, placing special attention on lung health. 
• Improve the level of pollutants both inside and outside. 

Caring for Your Lungs

The way you care for your lungs can have a huge impact on how they perform their oh-so-important tasks. Keep your lungs in tip-top shape by:

• Never smoking or quitting if you do. 
• Exercising regularly. 
• Sleeping at least 7 hours a night. 
• Drinking water throughout the day. 
• Washing your hands several times a day. 

Improve Pollutant Levels

The conversation around pollution usually focuses on the outside world, but did you know your home may have higher levels of pollution than the Great Outdoors? Improve your home’s air quality by adding live plants into your decor and switching to natural or “green” cleaning products instead of chemical-based ones.

Lung-Related Diseases and Conditions

With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, there’s no way to stress how important lung-care is. Additionally, asthma is the leading cause of long-term illness in children.


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