For Smokers and Ex-Smokers: 6 Ways to Cleanse and Revitalize Your Lungs

3) Improve indoor air quality, which can be even worse than outdoor air quality. Try replacing carpets with other floor coverings, or at least vacuum and steam clean frequently. Be wary of flame-resistant furniture or clothing. Flame retardants emit carcinogenic off-gases. Formaldehyde is also found in paints and many household materials. It’s also good to know that a law dating back a few years allows building materials to contain about 2% nuclear waste.

You may want to consider air purifiers. You can also simply place a few beautiful indoor plants that add life to your home while eliminating toxins. List of air-purifying plants that purify indoor air

4) There are many medicinal plants for lung problems. You will need to determine which type is best suited to your situation.

Cough suppressant herbs reduce respiratory spasms. Expectorant herbs loosen mucus. Emollient herbs soothe irritated tissues. And antimicrobial herbs treat infections.

Here’s a good guide to herbs that benefit the lungs: 15 Herbs That Can Boost Lung Health, Heal Respiratory Infections, and Repair Lung Damage