By these tips we could reduce the risk of lung cancer in us
Posted on: 25/May/2018 9:35:38 AM
Also called as lung carcinoma, lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer that is responsible for killing many in this world. Mostly smoking causes this type of cancer. The shocking piece of news is non-smokers also get affected by this deadly lung cancer by passive smoking. Sometimes uncontrolled growth of cells takes place in the tissues present in the lungs and this result in lung cancer. Not only lungs get affected but also other parts of the body get affected by the process of metastasis.
Until the advanced stage the symptoms of lung cancer are usually not noticed in those having this problem and lung cancer is a silent killer. There are few early symptoms of lung cancer and they are coughing up blood, persistent cough, pain in the chest plus headache, body ache, weight loss, problems in breathing etc.
These below mentioned tips or ways could reduce the risk of lung cancer in us. These are
Quit smoking - This is very important way to reduce the risk of lung cancer and must be followed without fail. It is said that 90% of lung cancers are due to smoking. By quitting smoking there would be significant development of our health inside a year. It is important to get screened after quitting smoking.
Try to avoid passive smoking - It is not necessary that we get lung cancer by active smoking only. Sometimes we could also get lung cancer by being near to those who smoke heavily and inhaling that smoke. This is called as passive smoking.
Checking for radon levels in homes - Not many know that radon could cause this deadly lung cancer in us. Decay of natural uranium in the soil under our homes generates radon gas. This radon gas is odourless gas and when this radon gas combines with the oxygen it could result in lung cancer in us. So by checking the radon levels in our homes and taking action we could reduce the risk of getting lung cancer.
Beta-carotene intake - This is also one superb way to reduce the risk of lung cancer in us. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and is present in certain foods like sweet potatoes etc.
Intake of apples plus oranges - By consuming apples and oranges the risk of lung cancer could be reduced in us. Lung function gets improved by intake of apples. It is worthy to note that the apples also slow down the natural functioning decline of lungs because of ageing etc. Likewise intake of oranges is very important and it improves lung function etc.
Intake of green tea - It is clear that the cell damage due to smoking could be treated effectively by intake of green tea. It is possible to reduce the lung cancer risk by the intake of 3 cups of green tea.
Do exercises - It must be noted that moderate levels of workouts could reduce the risk of lung cancer in us. There is no need to do strenuous exercises even simple gardening would be effective.
