The lungs, as the respiratory organ of the body, inhale oxygen for the body to function and exhale carbon dioxide generated in the body, serving as an important "transit station". The health of the lungs directly affects the quality of our lives. However, the lungs are extremely fragile and often experience discomfort. What are the common lung diseases in daily life? And how can we regulate them?
Lung Infections
Data shows that lung infections are the main cause of multiple organ failure in the elderly, especially during dry weather. Due to the lack of moisture in the air, the likelihood of lung infections increases significantly.
Asthma
Bronchitis is a type of lung infection that can also cause asthma. For patients with asthma, it is especially important to pay attention to dry weather to prevent worsening of the condition.
Cough
Cough is a common minor illness, especially for children and the elderly with weaker resistance. Lung heat is an important cause of cough.
It can be seen that lung discomfort can cause significant harm to the body. How can we reduce the health risks? Nourishing the lungs is an essential step. Here are a few recommended dietary therapies.
Crystal Sugar Pear Congee
Pears are a common fruit with a crisp and sweet taste, and they have the effect of nourishing and moisturizing the lungs. Crystal sugar also has the effect of moisturizing the lungs and clearing phlegm. When these two ingredients are cooked together into congee, the taste is sweet and sticky, and the lung-nourishing effect is more significant.
First, prepare an appropriate amount of rice, a pear, some red dates, and crystal sugar. Wash the rice thoroughly. Wash the pear and red dates, remove the cores, and cut them into pieces. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, add the rice and red dates, and simmer over high heat. Remember to stir constantly with a spoon during the simmering process. When the water boils, add the pear and continue to cook. When it is almost ready, add the crystal sugar. Once the crystal sugar is completely melted, it can be served.
Tremella Lily Porridge
Tremella and lily are both well-known nourishing foods, which are nutritious and have the effect of nourishing and moisturizing the lungs. They have good efficacy in relieving symptoms such as dry cough caused by lung discomfort.
First, prepare an appropriate amount of rice, tremella, and lily. Wash the rice thoroughly. Remove the stems of the tremella, wash it, and tear it into pieces after soaking in warm water. Clean the red dates and remove the pits. Then, add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, pour in the rice, and simmer over high heat. After the water boils, add the soaked tremella and continue to cook. When the porridge in the pot becomes sticky, add the red dates and continue to simmer for five minutes over low heat. Finally, add an appropriate amount of crystal sugar to taste and serve.
If you want to maintain lung health, these two simple dietary therapies have significant effects. Why not try them yourself to take care of your lungs?
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