TRIBUNBATAM.id – A healthy and balanced diet can help maintain and improve lung health.
Some food contains the nutrients the lungs need to maintain their function.
There are also types food and drinks that should be limited or avoided because they can cause health problems in the lungs.
Especially for people diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), changing their diet to a healthier one is highly recommended by medical experts.
According to WebMD and the Lung Health Institute, here are 6 food and a bad drink for lung health.
1. Processed meat
Research shows a link between processed or preserved meat and decreased lung function.
Researchers suspect that the nitrite used in meat preservation can cause inflammation in the lungs.
2. Alcohol
Drink alcohol too much is not good for the health of the liver and lungs. Sulfites in alcohol can worsen asthma symptoms and ethanol can affect lung cells.
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