With age, the risk of many diseases increases. With increasing age, problems like BP, sugar, heart diseases and joint pain become common. Respiratory diseases are more common in old age. Shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing or respiratory system related infections bother the elderly more. Especially with increasing age and in changing weather, the risk of respiratory problems is more. With the help of which tips can you take proper care of the elderly in respiratory diseases.
Follow these tips
– Respiratory problems in the elderly require more care because they are at a higher risk due to a weak immune system.
– Make sure to get vaccinations for flu and pneumonia. These vaccines play an important role in preventing common infections
– It is very important to keep the area around the elderly person's room clean. There should be no dust here because due to dust, pollution particles and many other things, respiratory infections can increase.
– It is very important to keep hands clean. Along with this, during the flu season or in crowded places, the elderly should wear masks so that infection can be avoided.
– A diet rich in anti-oxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids is very important for the lungs and immune system of the elderly.
– It is also very important to keep yourself hydrated and not to smoke and avoid going to a smoky place.
– Do physical activity according to your capacity. This improves lung health.
Along with this, it is very important to get a health checkup done.
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