6 Everyday Habits That Weaken Lung Immunity: World Pneumonia Day

Pneumonia is a lung infection that inflames the air sacs, making breathing painful or difficult. Anyone can get it not just kids or older adults.

Pneumonia can strike even healthy people. Find out the lesser known habits that make your lungs vulnerable.

Too little sleep or constant stress weakens immunity. Low white blood cells leads to poor defence. Less than 6 hours of sleep raises infection risk.

Heartburn can harm your lungs! Acid or food particles can enter the lungs, carrying bacteria leading to inflammation or infection.

Skipping brushing? You might be inhaling mouth bacteria into your lungs. Regular brushing & dental visits lower the risk of aspiration pneumonia.

Too much alcohol damages the lung’s natural filters (cilia) and dulls the cough reflex.

Cooking fumes, wood smoke, or second hand smoke harm your airways. Keep rooms ventilated and avoid biomass fuels when possible.

Some medicines like acid reducers or steroids may lower immunity or alter bacterial balance. Always consult your doctor before long-term use.

Sleep 7 to 8 hours - manage stress, maintain hygiene, limit alcohol, improve air quality, follow your doctor’s advice.