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5 Little-Known Causes of Lung Damage

You know that smoking destroys your lungs, but can you name any other factors that contribute to lung damage? Lung function tends to peak around the age of 30; then it starts to decline. The rate of decline varies, depending on lifestyle choices. It’s possible to have a great, healthy set of lungs well into old age, but there are certain factors to avoid that can make a huge impact on the health of your lungs. Besides smoking, here are seven causes of lung damage to avoid: Mold ...