JAKARTA - The lungs are the center of the respiratory system, which is tasked with exchanging carbon dioxide for oxygen that is inhaled daily. To carry out this task, the lungs must be in good health.
However, with air pollution that continues to threaten and an unhealthy lifestyle, the lungs are now very susceptible to respiratory disease. Here are some signs of lungs having problems and having to watch out for.
1. Chronic cough
Quoted from the American Lung Association, chronic cough is one of the signs of problems occurring in the lungs. Cough is considered chronic if it lasts more than eight weeks. Cough becomes an early symptom it is important to signal that problems occur in the respiratory system.
2. Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath after physical activity or exercise is a natural thing. However, if shortness of breath is associated without severe physical activity, it can become a sign of a problem with the lungs.
However, it should also be noted that some medical conditions can cause shortness of breath, one of which is GERD.
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3. Mengi
Mengi is the sound of breathing that sounds like sliding when breathing. This condition is a sign that something is blocking the airways of the lungs and makes it too narrow, so it must be addressed immediately.
4. chronic chest pain
Another problematic lung sign is chest pain lasting one month or more. These chest pain can usually get worse when taking a breath and coughing.
5. Excessive mucus production
Lendir or phlegm is produced by a respiratory tract, as a defense against pathogen-induced infections. If this mucus production lasts more than a month, then it could be a sign that there is a health problem in your lungs.
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