Take a Deep Breath!
January 28, 2021
What’s in the air we breathe?
The air we breathe contains vital respiratory gases and a lot more besides. The main components are nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide. But it also contains particulate matter that can harm us.
Air pollution and the dangers of particulate matter
Particulate matter enters our lungs as we breathe. It can then enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation. Research has shown that air pollution and particulate matter make it more likely that a case of Covid-19 will be severe rather than mild.
Aerosols – the danger lurking in the air
Aerosols are tiny droplets released when we talk, sing, cough or sneeze. They can hang in the air for hours. Aerosols emitted from somebody who is infected with the coronavirus can spread virus particles.
How to keep our lungs healthy
Keeping our lungs healthy is more important than ever during the pandemic. What can we do to care for and strengthen these vital organs? In Good Shape has some advice.
A promising new medication for cystic fibrosis
Mucoviscidosis, also known as cystic fibrosis, is a genetic disorder that severely affects the lungs. Patients have difficulty breathing and often get lung infections. The disease can be fatal. A new medication could benefit many patients.
Is meteorosensitivity a myth?
Headaches, fatigue, joint pain – people who describe themselves as weather sensitive say temperature, humidity, cloudiness or atmospheric pressure affect them physically. But is meteorosensitivity just a myth?
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