The lungs are a vital organ that you can't live without. We need them not only to breath in oxygen, but also to get rid of carbon dioxide and other waste. There are things that you can start doing to keep your lungs healthy, such as exercise and weight loss. There are also things you should stop doing in order to prevent damage to you lungs, like smoking.

Are you interested in quitting smoking, helping someone quit smoking, or talking to you teen about smoking and vaping? Check out the American Lung Association for some great resources! https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking

Pursed lip breathing exercises - https://youtu.be/7kpJ0QlRss4

Belly breathing exercises - https://youtu.be/wai-GIYGMeo

The American Cancer Society recommends annual lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan (LDCT) for certain people at higher risk for lung cancer who meet the following conditions:

• Are aged 55 to 74 years and in fairly good health, and
• Currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years, and
• Have at least a 30-pack-year smoking history, and
• Receive smoking cessation counseling if they are current smokers, and
• Have been involved in informed/shared decision making about the benefits, limitations, and harms of screening with LDCT scans, and
• Have access to a high-volume, high quality lung cancer screening and treatment center.

These are some of the references used for this podcast...

https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases

https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/lung-info/how-your-lungs-work#:~:text=Your%20lungs%20bring%20fresh%20oxygen,suck%20air%20into%20your%20lungs.

https://pulmonaryhypertensionnews.com/2017/12/20/8-fun-facts-lungs/