HealthyPIG Magazine
Secrets to Lung Health
We often don’t think about the role our lungs play in keeping us strong and healthy. It's only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to realize how hard our lungs are working for us. The truth is, just like the rest of our bodies, our lungs require daily care and attention to function optimally
What are respiratory muscles? What exercises can increase lung capacity?
Your lung capacity is the total amount of air your lungs can hold. Over time, our lung capacity and lung function typically decrease slowly as we age after our 20s. Some diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can significantly accelerate these declines in lung capacity and function. This can cause difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. Fortunately, there are exercises that can help maintain and increase lung capacity, making it easier to keep your lungs healthy and provide your body with the oxygen it needs.
