A doctor’s guide to lung health | Dr MeiLan Han

Despite being an incredibly important factor of our overall health, the respiratory system is often overlooked. Most people’s knowledge is surface level, and we aren’t educated on the importance of the lungs or how to best support respiratory health. Dr MeiLan Han joins me in this episode to explain what the respiratory system is, how it works, and what we can do to optimise it.

In this episode, Dr Han establishes what the respiratory system is and how it works. We discuss the prevalence of lung conditions, Covid-19 and its impact on the respiratory system, and air quality. We also discuss healthy habits for pregnancy, the effects of smoking and vaping on lung health, diet, and how to reduce exposure to toxic compounds.

Specifically, we cover:

Intro (0:00)
Breathing Lessons: The Book (2:09)
Meilan’s Story (5:59)
Importance of Lung Awareness (11:07)
Lung Tests (24:25)
Impact of Covid (29:57)
How the Lungs Work (33:32)
Childhood Lung Health (44:52)
Air Quality (53:55)
Cleansing the Lungs (1:15:20)
COPD (1:19:47)
Final Thoughts (1:27:32)
Outro (1:29:35)

If you are interested in learning more about lung health, Dr Han’s book is the perfect resource. You can find her book, Breathing Lessons: A Doctor’s Guide to Lung Health, here. You can also connect with Dr Han on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Her website, www.drmeilanhan.com/, contains more information and trusted resources.

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Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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