8 drinks that are beneficial for the lungs

To protect lung health, each person should maintain a healthy lifestyle, stay away from cigarette smoke, pollutants, exercise, and balance nutrition. Nutritionist Tran Pham Thuy Hoa, Department of Nutrition, Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi, suggests some drinks that are beneficial for the lungs.

Green tea

Green tea contains many antioxidants, of which catechins have effective anti-inflammatory effects. Theanine and vitamin C ingredients contribute to increasing immunity and fighting respiratory infections such as colds and flu. This tea helps reduce the risk of lung cancer in both smokers and non-smokers.

Lemonade

Lemon juice contains lots of vitamin C to help improve lung health. Vitamin C helps improve resistance, thereby reducing the risk of infections and limiting exacerbations in people with chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

Orange and tangerine juice

Orange and tangerine juice are also rich in vitamin C to help strengthen the immune system, reduce the risk of respiratory infections, and fight agents harmful to the lungs. Antioxidant compounds in oranges and tangerines such as flavonoids and polyphenols have the ability to reduce inflammation, soothe and alleviate symptoms of lung disease.

Ginger tea

Ginger has high anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Drinking ginger tea soothes coughs, warms the respiratory tract, and creates a pleasant feeling for the body. Ginger contains nutrients that relax constricted respiratory smooth muscles and dilate bronchi. People with chronic lung diseases such as asthma should use ginger tea to help limit exacerbations of the disease.

Coconut water

Coconut water has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects, prevents pathogens such as influenza virus, and limits symptoms of swelling, inflammation, and pain. This drink provides electrolytes sodium, potassium and magnesium to support electrolyte balance, suitable for people with flu, colds, high fever…

Beetroot juice

Beets contain many natural nitrates, which contribute to increasing blood circulation, reducing inflammation, and improving lung function in people with COPD and pulmonary hypertension. Many antioxidants magnesium, potassium, vitamin C and carotenoids in this tuber are good for lung health.

Pineapple juice

Pineapple contains bromelain – a natural enzyme that can reduce swelling and inflammation in respiratory diseases. People who drink coconut juice regularly can reduce the risk of respiratory infections because vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system.

Chrysanthemum tea

Symptoms of COPD or asthma can cause sleep problems. On the contrary, poor sleep can make lung disease symptoms worse. Chrysanthemum tea has a sedative effect, supports sleep, reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety when drunk regularly.

In addition to adjusting lifestyle and eating healthy, people with respiratory diseases should maintain regular check-ups and use medication as prescribed by their doctor to protect their health.