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Have you also stopped exercising due to pollution and cold? Doing this can spoil your health. Doctors say that some people used to exercise daily, but have stopped doing it now. This can affect the health of the lungs and heart. Excessive caution to avoid pollution can sometimes cause harm instead of benefit. In such a situation, you should not give up exercise at all in this season.
Dr Varun Bansal, Cardiologist at Apollo Hospital, Delhi It is said that it is not right to give up exercise due to cold and pollution. By not exercising, lung capacity decreases, swelling increases and this swelling later causes heart diseases.lungs If the capacity decreases then it also affects the heart. This can later cause problems like heart attack.
Dr. Bansal says that it is absolutely right not to go out due to fear of pollution and cold, but people are not exercising even at home, this is causing harm. Many people are also facing problems. In such a season, it is very important to do exercise and get tested for the health of lungs and heart.
Why is lung testing important?
Dr. Neha Vadhera of Lungs Wellness Center says that lung and heart diseases develop gradually. There are no symptoms in the initial stages, by the time symptoms appear, the disease has taken a serious form. Therefore regular checkups are very important. If you have problems like chest tightness, difficulty in breathing, excessive coughing while sleeping, then definitely get yourself checked. The doctor will do tests like spirometry, chest X-ray and detect lung disease.
Why is heart test necessary?
Dr. Neha Vadhera says that physical activity is decreasing during winter. Which is not good for the heart. Anyway, there are more cases of heart attacks in this season. In such a situation, caution is necessary. If you are having mild chest pain or even slight difficulty in breathing, then definitely consult a doctor. Doctors will identify the disease through ECG, TMT test and X-ray. It is also important that you do not skip exercise. People are advised to do exercise indoors for at least 15 minutes every day and also get regular tests done.