Lung Detox

Your lungs clean themselves naturally through mucus and tiny hair-like cilia that sweep out trapped particles. You help most by reducing what you inhale: stop smoking, check the AQI, wear a well-fitted N95 on bad-air days, use clean cooking fuel, ventilate your kitchen and stay active. There is no special food or drink that scrubs the lungs. Read more

Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do for their lungs, because it stops the ongoing damage and lets the lungs' own cleaning system work without constant new smoke. How much recovers varies from person to person. Your doctor can advise on support to quit and whether you need any lung tests. Read more

Well-fitted N95 or equivalent respirators filter fine particles far better than cloth or surgical masks. A 2024 Delhi modelling study estimated that around 13% of short-term excess deaths could be avoided if at least 30% of residents followed air-quality alerts and wore efficient respirators during peak pollution. Fit matters, so make sure it seals well. Read more