Dust lung disease is a condition where inflammation occurs in the interstitial tissue of the lungs, leading to diffuse lung parenchyma, alveolitis, and interstitial fibrosis, resulting in respiratory difficulties. So, what should people with lung disease eat to promote lung health? What are the treatment methods for lung disease? Let's take a look and find out.
What fruits are good for the lungs?
Pears
Pears are a common fruit with high nutritional value and water content. Pear water is used to clear and moisten the lungs. Therefore, pears are beneficial for the lungs because they are high in water content and easy to digest. A good way to consume pears is to make pear soup or pear water, adding rock sugar and consuming the pear flesh along with the soup.
Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits are not only rich in vitamin C but also help to moisten the lungs and relieve cough. They are suitable for people who are physically weak or have insufficient body fluids after a fever or excessive alcohol consumption.
Grapes
White grapes, in particular, have a very good effect on the lungs. They can be juiced or consumed directly, but the best results are obtained when the grapes are peeled and cooked with Chinese wolfberries in a soup.
What vegetables are good for the lungs?
Spinach
Spinach is a vegetable with extremely high nutritional value. Pointed spinach has long stems and thin leaves, while round spinach has large and thick leaves. Spinach contains more carotene than other vegetables and its vitamin C content is lower than that of chili peppers but higher than that of tomatoes. It also contains a high amount of vitamin K, which has a hemostatic effect.
Bamboo shoots
Eating bamboo shoots in autumn can moisten the lungs and relieve cough. Bamboo shoots have a sweet and cool nature and can clear heat and transform phlegm. As stated in "Ben Cao Qiu Yuan": "Bamboo shoots, sweet and slightly cold, clear heat and eliminate phlegm." Therefore, they are suitable for people with cough caused by wind-heat or lung-heat.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain solanine, which has been proven to significantly reduce the increase in capillary permeability caused by histamine, making them anti-inflammatory. Additionally, tomatoes are rich in riboflavin and vitamin A, which are beneficial for preventing and treating gum bleeding and oral ulcers. Ripe tomatoes are more nutritious and easier to absorb. As everyone knows, the redder the tomato, the better, indicating a higher content of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant and has a preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases and cancer. It is an excellent anti-aging food.
Early symptoms of dust lung disease
1. Cough
In the early stages of dust lung disease, coughing is usually not significant. However, as the disease progresses, patients often develop chronic bronchitis, and in later stages, lung infections may occur, leading to a noticeable increase in coughing. Coughing may also be influenced by seasons and climate.
