Are your lungs healthy? Check them with a simple breath-holding test!

Are your lungs healthy? Check them with a simple breath-holding test!
      Every day, we can't avoid facing dust and air pollution, especially PM2.5 dust, which is invisible but carries silent poisons that gradually accumulate in our bodies without us knowing. The effects may not show up immediately, but they hide in serious diseases like lung cancer, heart disease, and vascular diseases. While our lungs work hard every second to filter the air and bring oxygen into our bodies, keeping them healthy is crucial. But how can you know if your lungs are still working well?

Check Your Basic Lung Health with a Simple "Breath-Holding" Test

• Take a deep breath to fill your lungs completely.
• Hold your breath for as long as you can.
• Observe how long you can hold your breath.

      If you can hold your breath for more than 30 seconds, it indicates that your lungs have good capacity. But if you can only hold it for 10–15 seconds and feel uncomfortable, breathless, or have chest tightness, it might be a warning sign that your lungs are not as strong as they should be. However, the duration you can hold your breath doesn't reflect your total lung capacity, as the time can depend on individual practice, and a short breath-holding time doesn't always mean your lungs are abnormal.

Simple Symptoms That May Be Warning Signs from Your Lungs
      Instead of using the breath-holding test, try to observe these signs in yourself, as they are a more reliable method :

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing : Feeling tired easily or not getting a full breath, even while resting or doing light activities.
• Chronic cough : Coughing continuously for a long time with no known cause.
• Coughing up blood : If you have this symptom, you should see a doctor immediately.
• Chest pain or tightness : Especially when you breathe in or cough.
• Abnormal sounds when breathing : Such as wheezing or rattling sounds.
• Unusual fatigue: Feeling more tired than usual even during daily routines.

      If you experience these symptoms continuously, you should see a doctor for a detailed diagnosis. The most accurate test is the Pulmonary Function Test, which is performed by a medical specialist. The best way to take care of your lung health is to avoid risk factors like smoking, dust, smoke, and pollution, as well as to exercise regularly and eat healthy food to keep your lungs strong at all times.


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