It is no secret that the air you breathe affects your body. Its gas composition (the proportions of oxygen, CO2 and other substances) determines the degree of safe breathing of living beings. A person feels comfortable breathing fresh air: in the woods, in the mountains, on the banks of water bodies. In these places there is the highest concentration of oxygen and the lowest level of carbon dioxide and PM 2.5 particles. However, the air of large cities and industrial areas can not boast of purity. Construction sites, busy roads, hazardous industrial emissions increase dust, formaldehydes, benzene and other harmful compounds in the air. This adversely affects all ecosystems and causes increased morbidity in people. Respiratory organs, cardiovascular and nervous systems suffer more often.

What are the most common lung diseases?

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
• Pneumonia;
• Asthma;

Some respiratory diseases are hereditary, but most develop over a lifetime. The main causes of lung disease are:

• Smoking;
• Breathing polluted air;
• Inhaling smoke, dust, dangerous chemical fumes;
• Inhalation of allergens;
• Low physical activity;
• Frequent respiratory illnesses;

Prevention of Respiratory Disease.

As studies show, the lowest air quality often becomes a trigger for the development of respiratory system pathologies. According to WHO, in Ukraine, 120 deaths out of 100,000 occur as a result of breathing polluted air. The statistics are not encouraging, but people can take steps to prevent disease. Such measures include:

• Quitting tobacco smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke;
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
• Indoor air filtration;
• Effective indoor ventilation;
• Regular cleaning of the home;
• limiting the use of household chemicals;
• sports activities;
• systematic medical examinations.

If the air in your home is not fresh enough, we advise you to pay attention to automatic ventilation systems of rooms – PRANA recuperators. Our specialists will help you with the choice of ventilation system for your type of premises.