Is it possible to revitalize your lung capacity after smoking?!
Question:
Is it possible to revitalize your lung capacity after smoking?
I have smoked for just over 5 years at about a pack a day, though have been smoke free since May '06. I enjoy recreational cycling and running but am finding my stamina decrease. Is there any way to re-open my lungs?
Answers:
You could try an incentive spirometer and do lung exercises. Your lung will heal some over time but never will be perfect again. If you don't have an IS, take a deep "sigh" breath and when you feel like you have as much air as possible in your lungs try to get a little more in and hold it for about 10 seconds and release. Do that as much as you want that will help rebuild your lung capacity.