Sleeping On The Floor Can Cause Wet Lungs? This Is Doctor Tirta's Explanation

Dr Tirta (Instagram @dr.tirta)

JAKARTA - Sleeping on the floor is often done by some people, especially when the weather is hot. However, the myth is sleeping on the floor can cause the lungs to get wet. Doctor Tirta gave an explanation of the myth.

Doctor Tirta, an influencer, businessman and health expert explained in Raditya Dika's YouTube podcast. The man whose real name is Tirta Mandira Hudhi said that the assumption that sleeping on the floor causes his lungs to wet is not true.

"Strengthening on the floor is actually something that should be denied not once, twice, but repeatedly," said Doctor Tirta, quoted from Raditya Dika's YouTube channel on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Doctor Tirta said this myth often occurs and must be explained. According to him, wet lungs are serious conditions due to infection, not sleeping on the floor.

"Wet lungs occur due to infection, not because the floor is cold," said Doctor Tirta.

Doctor Tirta explained that human lungs have natural fluids to protect these organs.

"The lungs already have fluids to reduce friction when they expand and deflate," said Doctor Tirta.

The 33-year-old said sleeping on the floor was not a problem. However, the body becomes uncomfortable and cold while sleeping on the floor.

"Well, if you sleep on the floor, it doesn't matter, it's just cold, it doesn't cause your lungs to get wet," added Doctor Tirta.

Although sleeping on the floor does not cause the lungs to get wet, Doctor Tirta warned that sleeping at very cold temperatures could increase the risk of hypothermia.

"Hyportemia is not drastic. For example, on Mount Everest, hypothermic immediately," said Doctor Tirta.

With a humorous tone, Doctor Tirta emphasized that the assumption of sleeping on the floor that causes wet lungs is a myth.

"You can sleep on the floor or anywhere according to your choice, the most important thing is not to sleep on the streets." he said with his humorous style.