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Suggest Cure For Enhancing Lungs Capacity

I had B streptococcus from an incomplete evacuation 30 years ago following a failed pregnancy, this has infiltrated my lungs, left disables with lung damage an heart problems, is there anything i can do to keep the lung capacity i have got healthy apart from walking
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should follow these steps for better improvement in lung capacity and lung functions.
1. Enroll in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done.
2. Take pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infection.
3. Do yoga and pranayam every day in morning.
4. Avoid smoking if you do.
5. Get done annual PFT (pulmonary function test) to track your lung functions.
6. Take antioxidants and multivitamin tablet for better lung immunity.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Cure For Enhancing Lungs Capacity

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should follow these steps for better improvement in lung capacity and lung functions. 1. Enroll in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. 2. Take pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infection. 3. Do yoga and pranayam every day in morning. 4. Avoid smoking if you do. 5. Get done annual PFT (pulmonary function test) to track your lung functions. 6. Take antioxidants and multivitamin tablet for better lung immunity. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.