The pulmonologist called ways to restore lungs after coronavirus

There are several ways to restore lungs after a coronavirus, but some of the tips published on the Internet, can be dangerous. About this edition of “Dr. Peter” said the head of pulmonology Department of №1 City hospital №2 Irina Troshkina.

She debunked the popular advice is to inflate balloons for recovery of the lungs. According to Irina Koskinou, this exercise from the annoying light, but because of the weakened lung tissue may occur pneumothorax (accumulation of air in the pleural cavity leading to partial or complete lung collapse). Also, the doctor not advised to do oil inhalation, since the presence of essential oil in the respiratory tract can become inflamed pulmonary alveoli, and this in turn may lead to fibrosis.

Pulmonologist to restore the lung was advised to go on foot or with Nordic walking sticks. Need to gradually increase the distance and intensity of the walk. You can blow into water through a straw tube, and the exhalation resistance.