Top 5 factors that affect your Lung ( Tamil )

2022-02-25

Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala, Senior Pulmonologist at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, talks about the various factors affecting lung function and the lung diseases they might lead to. Smoking: Despite the awareness of the ill effects of smoking, people still do smoke. Smoking leads to bronchitis, COPD, and cancer. Passive Smoking: This refers to the inhalation of the smoke released by a smoking person. Research has shown that this emitted smoke can damage the lungs even more than actual smoking.

Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala, Senior Pulmonologist at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, talks about the various factors affecting lung function and the lung diseases they might lead to.

Smoking: Despite the awareness of the ill effects of smoking, people still do smoke. Smoking leads to bronchitis, COPD, and cancer.

Passive Smoking: This refers to the inhalation of the smoke released by a smoking person. Research has shown that this emitted smoke can damage the lungs even more than actual smoking.

Air pollution, especially during winter, can result in lung damage. This is because particulate matter and harmful gases stay in the air longer in winter.

Asbestos: Construction workers involved in demolishing old buildings can be exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a fiber that can penetrate the lungs easily and cause various conditions.

Pet and Pigeon Exposure: Hair from pets and pigeon feces can lead to hypersensitive pneumonitis. Water in old humidifiers can also have fungus in it, which can affect the lungs.

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