The air when you breathe in goes to and through your lungs.
And when you breathe in your lungs contract to pull the rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.
As your lungs expand the air is sucked in through the nose and mouth and the air then travels down the trachea, or windpipe and into the lungs.
After the air passes through the bronchial tubes the air then travels to your alveoli or air sacs.
Lungs can remove dust and they do so by first having the body start coughing to expel the dust.
Your lungs have a defense mechanism to protect the lungs from dust particles by removing them through coughing.
When you breathe in some dust you'll start coughing which is the body's way of removing the dust although small amounts of dust can remain in the lungs for awhile and cause inflammation of the lungs.
The drinks that clean your lungs are garlic infused water, beetroot juice, pineapple juice, honey and warm water, warm water and lemon, Turmeric Milk and Green Tea.
Green tea is one of the best drinks to clean your lungs as it's rich in antioxidants that are called catechins that has anti inflammatory and protective effects on lung tissue.
Other ways to clean and clear your lungs include.
Controlled coughing. Coughing is how your body tries to get rid of mucus.
Postural drainage. Postural drainage means lying down in different positions to help drain mucus from your lungs.
Chest percussion. Chest percussion means that you lightly clap your chest and back.
The lungs are self-cleaning organs that will begin to heal themselves once they are no longer exposed to pollutants.
The best way to ensure your lungs are healthy and kept healthy is by avoiding harmful toxins like cigarette smoke and air pollution, as well as getting regular exercise and eating well.
Consuming a diet high in nutritious foods and beverages is a smart way to support and protect lung health.
Coffee, dark leafy greens, fatty fish, peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, oysters, blueberries, and pumpkin are just some examples of foods and drinks that have been shown to benefit lung function.
Certain supplements, such as magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins C, D, A, and E, have been shown to improve or protect lung health.
If you are considering taking a new supplement for lung health.