Inhaler may relieve early stage of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD is used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis.

Common symptoms of COPD are :
increased breathlessness, frequent coughing, wheezing and tightness in the chest. The inhaler medication Spiriva (tiotropium bromide) may slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD if used in the early stage of the disease.

Researchers discovered that the drug helped patients preserve more lung function for over two years. It also reduces the symptom and boosts patients' quality of life. There is no cure for COPD, but there are therapies that can manage the symptoms.

The use of inhaler bronchodilators, relax the muscles around the airways and make it easier to breathe. Smoking, genetics and exposure to pollutants are the risk factors of developing COPD.
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Indoor pollution can destroy lungs

Indoor pollution from central heating, gas cookers, cleaning products, chemicals, and mold can damage lungs, trigger asthma and cause respiratory diseases.

Poor ventilation, the use of open central heating and regular use of air conditioner prevents fresh and natural air from getting to our lungs, since we spend more time indoor. Our lungs is prone to damage because of regular exposure to indoor pollution.

 Airtight contain a great number of pollutants and chemicals, many of which can have serious health effects on our health. Warmth, moisture and lack of ventilation also make it easier for bacteria and viruses to breed easily and spread indoor.

Central heating, pets, open fires, chemicals found in household cleaning agents like soap and detergents, the fumes generated by cooking, perfumes and dust. All these contributed to indoor pollution.

Moisture in airtight home encourages the proliferation of irritant mold and fungal spores as well as house-dust mites that trigger asthma attacks and breathing difficulties associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Good ventilation will create way for gaseous exchange and improve indoor air quality and prevents respiratory allergies. Getting rid of airborne allergens and improving indoor air can prevent respiratory allergies.
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Vitamin B may protect against air pollution

B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that aid cell metabolism, these vitamins are found in whole unprocessed foods but low quantity in processed food.

Researchers found that high doses of vitamin B may destroy the damage caused by air pollution.

Pollutants like smoke and chemical by- product can stay in human lungs and cause lungs and heart diseases.

Air pollutants alter the function of immune system. Foods rich in vitamin B can control the effects of these pollutants in the body.