25 september – world lung day

World Health Organization (VOZ) defines health, as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or physical defect. The health of the lungs and all organs of the respiratory system is an important guarantor of human well-being. but, the human respiratory system does not always cope with its functions, and this indicates that, that there was some kind of respiratory disease, in particular, lungs. Respiratory diseases are one of the most common. Important to remember, that any pulmonary pathology can become deadly. Pneumonia is a pathology of the lungs., bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (HOBL), tuberculosis, lung cancer.

WHO takes global steps to raise awareness of COPD and improve patient care. Today is World Lung Day, healthcare professionals around the world conduct medical examinations, preventive and information activities. One of the important places is occupied by various promotions, aimed at smoking cessation, because it is one of the main causes of the development of lung diseases.

Prevention helps prevent lung diseases and optimize the functionality of the respiratory system.. Specific prevention - vaccination, allows you to create immunity to a specific disease. Non-specific prevention is the fight against negative life factors and bad habits., causing lung disease. for instance, smoking, including the passive, increases the risk of respiratory cancer in 30 once. Modern diagnostics makes it possible to timely identify pathologies of the respiratory system and recognize diseases at an early stage.. First of all, dynamic changes in the lungs of patients are examined., with respiratory symptoms, patients with chronic diseases, hazardous workers, residents of ecologically disadvantaged regions. So, fluorography of the chest organs allows you to effectively examine and detect tuberculosis and other lung diseases at the earliest stages, start treatment on time and maintain health for many years.

It is important to follow the principles of a healthy lifestyle - walks in the fresh air, avoiding hypothermia; maintaining the optimum temperature and humidity in the room; regular wet cleaning; sports; proper rest and sleep; healthy eating; drinking regimen; annual examination - x-ray or fluorography of the lungs. Sea and coniferous air has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system, therefore, it is necessary to rest more often in the forest or on the sea. In autumn, before influenza and ARI epidemics, should be vaccinated against influenza, avoid crowded places, limit contact with sick people.

Timely diagnosis, regular preventive examination will help to avoid illness, или начать лечение на раннем этапе развития патологии.