- Exercise regularly for proper functioning of lungs.
- Consume a healthy and balanced diet, with sufficient amounts of antioxidants found richly in guava, oranges, apricots, papaya, watermelon, tomatoes etc.
- Prevent common colds and respiratory illnesses by keeping up warm and frequently washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Avoid smoking and smokers as passive smoking also puts you at high risk of contracting a respiratory illness.
- Avoid close interaction with people who have flu or other viral infections.
- Avoid outdoor places with high high air pollution levels or use a respirator/ mask if unavoidable.
- Improve indoor air quality by using a air purifier or naturally by growing plants like aloe-vera, areca palm, elephant ears, bamboo, ficus, ferns, palm etc.