Health Tip: Help Prevent Respiratory Infections

(HealthDay News) -- The lungs are delicate organs that are sensitive to environmental factors such as germs and tobacco smoke, the American Lung Association says.

Here are the ALA's suggestions to help prevent a respiratory infection and keep the lungs working properly:

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or use a hand sanitizer if you don't have access to soap and water.
  • Stay away from crowds during cold and flu season.
  • Brush your teeth at least twice daily, and get a dental checkup every six months to help keep germs in the mouth from causing infections.
  • Get a flu vaccine every year.
  • Stay home and away from family members when you're sick.

    • Date Published: 7/15/2014 12:03:15 PM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    HealthDay’s KOL Featuring The AAAAI

    Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

    Allergy Meds in Street Opioids Make Overdoses More Deadly

    Back-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids

    Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma

    Vitamin K May Kickstart Healthy Lungs

    Pharmacies, Hospitals Facing Shortage of Asthma Drug Albuterol

    Allergists Less Likely to Check Black Kids for Eczema

    Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma

    Move to Zero-Emission Trucks Could Save 66,000 U.S. Lives

    'Swine Flu' Strain Has Passed Between Humans & Pigs Hundreds of Times

    Buyer Beware: Bogus Flu Meds Are Out There

    Feds Urge Vaccination as 'Tripledemic' Hits More Americans

    U.S. to Release Flu Meds From National Stockpile to Ease Shortages

    Seniors Urged to Get Flu Shots as U.S. Cases Rise