smoking is linked to most lung diseases, including COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma. It also makes those diseases more severe. Smokers are 12 to 13 times more likely to die from COPD than nonsmokers

Creating strong, healthy lungs through exercise helps you to better resist aging and disease. Even if you do develop lung disease down the road, exercise helps to slow the progression and keeps you active longer.

Shallow breaths come from the chest, and deeper breaths come from the belly, where your diaphragm sits. Be aware of your belly rising and falling as you practice. When you do these exercises, you may also find you feel less stressed and more relaxed.

COPD, emphysema, and asthma, obesity, lack of exercise, vitamin D deficiency, pregnancy.

Eat foods rich in anti-oxidants and high in fiber, and augment your diet with MSM. Also ensure you get your recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals – specifically vitamin D3.