Consequences of being a driver. Occupational diseases of drivers, how to prevent? Why Occupational Diseases Occur in Drivers

It is no secret that a sedentary lifestyle can have an extremely negative impact on human health. What kind of diseases are not attributed by doctors to office workers, cashiers, accountants, or even drivers. Yes, yes, the latter also often suffer the most various diseases, without even suspecting that their favorite car may be their cause. In this article, we will talk about the most common ailments that accompany avid drivers, and help determine methods of dealing with such unpleasant companions of motorists.

All "professional" drivers' diseases can be divided into four groups. This:

1. Diseases that are the result of a long sitting position: osteochondrosis, habitual dislocations, hemorrhoids, prostatitis and sciatica.

2. Sores associated with constant stress resulting from tension (arrhythmias, cardialgia, hypertension and heart attacks).

3. Diseases caused by inadequate and irregular nutrition during work (gastritis, peptic ulcer, colitis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis). True, this group of ailments is more typical for professionals, not amateurs.

4. Problems related to in a sedentary manner life and metabolic disorders, presented in the form of obesity and diabetes.

Let's look at some of them in more detail.

1. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

The first of the problems that overtook a professional driver is a disease gastrointestinal tract. This is not surprising, because, constantly being behind the wheel of a car, there is simply not enough time for a healthy and balanced diet. So, a sedentary lifestyle will certainly affect intestinal motility, because the food absorbed on the go will not be able to be absorbed normally, which means it will stay longer in the intestines.

As a result, all the accumulated toxins have a detrimental effect on the mucous membrane, disrupting the natural production of enzymes. This fact makes it possible to attribute inflammation of different parts of the intestine to occupational diseases of drivers: from duodenum and ending with the rectum. Naturally, in the absence of timely treatment, a seemingly petty problem can easily provoke the formation of more serious illnesses(for example, malignant polyps).

As a preventive measure, experts recommend eating on a comfortable chair in a roadside cafe, and after a serious lunch or dinner, you should take at least 15 minutes for a walk. However, if you can't afford to take your eyes off the car even for a long time, then learn a simple set of gymnastic exercises that must be performed every three hours of the trip. These include:

- rotation of the body;

slopes;

2. Overweight

Of course, move to own car much more convenient than public transport, but if you are forced to constantly be behind the wheel, then increased comfort can quickly turn into less pleasant phenomena. Of course, at first, few people think about the fact that a sharp decline physical activity threatens with the appearance of excess weight, especially given the immutability of eating habits, but the fact remains that a sedentary lifestyle definitely leads to disruption of blood circulation and metabolism. In the latter case, the most characteristic consequence of this phenomenon is the strong growth of adipose tissue, which accumulates mainly on the abdomen, thighs and chest.

The results of physical inactivity (weakening of muscle activity) will be noticeable after a month of active work using a car: body volumes increase, and a second chin appears.

Probably, you have repeatedly paid attention to the fact that most truckers have fairly solid forms, because all the fast foods consumed (and carbohydrates along with them) cannot be digested normally and are immediately converted into fat. This is not surprising, because the driver's body practically does not expend any energy.

It is still possible to deal with this problem. Try ditching hamburgers, hot dogs, and sugary mineral water for low-fat, low-carb, low-calorie foods (like chicken, beef, lean fish, vegetables, cottage cheese, and skim milk). It is better to cook food on the road either on your own or order diet foods in passing cafes, especially since today they are far from uncommon.

Certainly, excess weight will not become a serious obstacle when driving a vehicle, but it can still cause certain problems. For example, overweight causes a number of other diseases, among which heart problems are among the first, and this can already serve as a contraindication to driving.

Probably one of the most common types modern diseases are problems with the heart and blood vessels. In particular, those men who, due to their occupation, are forced to stay behind the wheel of a car for a long time, are much more prone to heart attacks and hypertension. In principle, this phenomenon has a completely logical explanation. Firstly, due to a strong emotional load (it is necessary to constantly monitor the road), it is not possible to relax, and Secondly, a lack of physical activity leads to muscle atrophy, including cardiac.

4. Reproductive system

Despite the fact that many male drivers deny having any problems related to " men's health", it is not always so. In fact, constant sitting and the absence of any physical activity often lead to disastrous results.

This disease is the most common urological problem of men aged 20 to 50 years, and 70% of patients are professional drivers. The first signs of prostatitis can manifest as general weakness and fatigue, which is often accompanied by pain in the perineum and various sexual disorders. However, even the smallest problems require an immediate solution, otherwise the disease will simply turn into chronic phase, accompanied by serious complications - impotence and male infertility.

Among possible causes appearance of such unpleasant disease Doctors single out a sedentary lifestyle. As for drivers, it is worth adding constant shaking and physical overload when moving on uneven roads to a constant sitting position (leads to stagnation of blood in the small pelvis). As a result, blood circulation is disturbed and the supply of oxygen to all organs is significantly reduced, which thereby causes the development of inflammatory processes. In addition, there is a constant injury to the perineum, which has an extremely negative effect on general condition Bladder and prostate.

A separate point should be noted and modern technologies designed to improve the comfort of drivers. Eg, the third in the list of causes of prostatitis among car owners is the use of heated seats. Scientists have long proven that overheating inguinal zone- this is a direct path to problems with the prostate gland and genital organs, which eventually become weak and inactive.

It is also dangerous for men and abrupt change temperatures, which is especially important in the cold season. For example, when you get out of a warm car into cold air, you risk getting an inflammation of the prostate gland. Of course, all of the above factors undoubtedly affect " male power", but most significant reasons the appearance of functional disorders are stresses. Traffic jams, traffic accidents and aggressive drivers contribute to emotional overwork and reduce protective functions organism, as a result of which the man begins to get sick.

4.2. male infertility

Almost any disease only gets worse over time, leading to more and more serious problems. Prostatitis in this case is no exception, and constant driving can threaten infertility. The point here is that overheating of the testicles prevents the normal maturation of spermatozoa, and at the same time the release of male hormones. This fact applies to absolutely all "inveterate" drivers, especially those who use a heated seat and wear tight underwear.

4.3. Sexual disorders in men

Sexual disorders are another problem for many motorists, because all the effects described above simply cannot but affect this part of a man's life. Decreased potency, weakened erection, early ejaculation and reduced ability to orgasm can accompany a professional driver for many months and even years, and if the problem is not eliminated in time, then further development serious illness is only a matter of time.

5. Muscles and spine

It is no secret that most of the diseases of drivers are associated precisely with an uncomfortable position of the body behind the wheel of a vehicle. As a result, blood circulation in the pelvis is significantly disturbed (this was mentioned above) and the load on the spine increases. The most common manifestations of back problems are radiculitis and osteochondrosis, which, by the way, can lead to disability.

In addition, the incidence of herniated discs of the spine is not in last place. They are characterized by destructive processes in the spine and are explained by the lack of an adequate level of lubrication (disc nutrition). In turn, such "nutrition" also depends on the deep muscles of the spine, which in normal condition play the role of a kind of pump that pumps lubricant into the discs. If these muscles cannot contract and relax in the usual way, then lubrication of the intervertebral discs will be impossible.

The first signal of edema of the sciatic muscles is pain in the transverse zone and the region of the ridge, as well as numbness of the legs. Sometimes there may be a burning sensation. In addition, the symptoms of osteochondrosis are often expressed in severe pain in the pelvic area and chest, and in case of damage to the cervical vertebrae, clouding of consciousness and even hallucinations are possible. I must say that all the painkillers used by drivers bring only temporary relief and are not able to eliminate the very cause of the problem. In addition, the side effects of such anesthesia are often manifested in the form of stomach bleeding, various allergies, depression or a general decrease in performance.

6. Light

By occupation, a professional driver has to deal with different problems health, but one of the most significant is lung disease. Considering the fact that a car enthusiast is constantly surrounded by exhaust gases, it is not surprising that he inhales more than 200 toxic compounds. In addition, brake pads, which, when burned, form asbestos dust, also contribute to the development of diseases.

One of the first symptoms of damage respiratory system there is a sore throat, which can also be accompanied by mild bleeding. On the other hand, ignoring similar symptoms is fraught with the appearance of dystrophy of the mucous membrane, as a result of which it ceases to protect the lungs from toxic damage.

At professional truckers toxins and dust penetrate not only into the lungs, but also into the bronchi, which is significantly aggravated by smoking (the organs of the respiratory system become very sensitive to lesions of this kind, as a result of which various inflammatory processes and cancer education). Emphysema (overgrowth of the connective tissue of the lungs and blood vessels) is also referred to as an occupational disease of drivers, which significantly reduces the volume of the lungs. This disease is deadly, as the deterioration of lung ventilation makes them defenseless against the effects of various harmful microorganisms.

Naturally, constant tension and concentration on the road situation cannot but affect the driver's visual acuity. In addition, driving in different time day and under different weather conditions is significantly different, which means that the eyes get tired in different ways. Therefore, many motorists often use glass tinting, in particular, apply to upper part protective tint film (width should not exceed 15 cm). This addition is designed to protect the eyes from blinding sunlight, although in some cases it is not enough (for example, in the morning, when the sun is just rising).

Some experts recommend choosing glasses with gray, green or brown tint, which most effectively provide color reproduction and significantly increase the contrast of the image itself.

8. Prevention of occupational diseases of drivers

Given all of the above, it is quite logical to focus on minimizing the negative factors caused by prolonged driving. First of all, pay attention to physical activity and, if possible, increase the duration. hiking and doing sports. It is also necessary to take breaks in the movement, during which it is imperative to leave the vehicle and warm up at least a little. If the situation allows, you can do several exercises that will improve blood circulation in the pelvis. These include:

- circular rotations of the body and its inclinations (first in one direction, and then in the other direction);

Forward bends touching the floor;

Squats.

In cases where there is no opportunity to stand up, you can perform another exercise: in a sitting position, without straining the muscles of the buttocks, begin to draw in the area between the testicles and anus. Periodic performance of such an action will help train the muscles of potency, that is, the pubococcygeus muscle.

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Evlampiev S.Yu., Makhonko M.N., Shkrobova N.V.

State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education Saratov State Medical University im. IN AND. Razumovsky Ministry of Health of Russia Department of Occupational Pathology and Hematology

Summary

The source of increased occupational risk for drivers of motor vehicles (buses, trucks, taxis) is road transport. The profession of a driver involves the occurrence of occupational and professionally caused diseases, injuries varying degrees severity, including injuries incompatible with life, the development of which can lead to the loss of the employee's full working capacity, and in some cases - to disability.

Keywords

Automobile transport, occupational diseases, professionally caused diseases

Article

The urgency of the problem. Under the influence of a complex of factors different intensity drivers of motor vehicles develop occupational and occupationally conditioned diseases.

Target. Conduct an analysis of literature data on harmful factors affecting the health of drivers.

Research objectives. Determine the groups of occupational and occupationally conditioned diseases that develop in drivers and clarify the role of the factors involved in their formation.

Materials and methods. Study and analysis of literature data on the state of health of drivers of modern motor transport.

Results. According to statistics, it is noted that 42.3% of workers (almost 30 million people) work in harmful and difficult conditions, which include the majority of drivers. The number of samples taken at workplaces, in which the quantitative indicators of harmful production factors exceed the permissible standards, ranges from 20-40%. Specific reasons leading to the development of occupational pathology include wear and tear of equipment and obsolescence of technologies, an insufficient number of personal and collective protective equipment, a lack of regulatory information, massive violations of technological discipline, a low level of production culture and training of workers, and a decrease in control over compliance with sanitary norms and other safety and labor standards, non-compliance with work and rest regimes, neglect of one’s own health, spread bad habits(alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction). It should be emphasized that the above reasons are largely determined by the generally low medical and hygienic culture of Russian workers in the transport industry. The works of a number of authors have established that occupational and professionally conditioned diseases are directly related to unfavorable working conditions, are quite common among workers in the transport industry, determining not only their level of performance, but also their state of health, as well as the duration of creative longevity.

Occupational and professionally caused diseases of drivers are conditionally divided into 5 groups.

1. Diseases associated with prolonged exposure to stress. The nervous system is constantly under stress, which causes diseases of the neuropsychic sphere and cardiovascular pathology. Drivers often develop arrhythmias, cardialgia, hypertension, myocardial infarctions.

2. Diseases caused by prolonged stay in sitting position. Such diseases include osteoarthosis, osteochondrosis, spondyloarthrosis, spondylolisthesis (nonunion of the vertebral arch), radiculitis, herniated discs of the vertebrae, habitual dislocations, cervicobrachial plexitis, vibration disease, prostatitis, hemorrhoids.
3. Diseases associated with inadequate and irregular nutrition during working hours. They include gastritis, peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, colitis, pancreatitis, dysbacteriosis.
4. Diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle and metabolic disorders. These are diabetes and obesity.

5. Allergic and oncological diseases. They include bronchial asthma(exhaust gases, diesel fuel, gasoline, lubricating oils), cancer of the lung and larynx (asbestos is used in the manufacture of brake pads; at the time of braking the car, the temperature rises on the brake pads, reaching eight hundred degrees Celsius, with the simultaneous release of phenol).

These diseases are related professional drivers and not amateurs.

It is known that the working conditions of the driver are determined by neuropsychic overloads arising from a large number and the variety of information (traffic signals, road quality, unexpected obstacles) coming from the street and from cab instruments. See, hear, feel, understand 3-4 important signal in 1 minute, over 200 in 1 hour, over 1600 in 8 hours work shift and quickly make a decision - the basis for a large neuropsychic overload in people of this profession. To this is added responsibility for one's life and the people in the car, for the cargo being transported, and also sometimes work in night shift. Unfavorable work operations for the driver of urban transport, leading to particularly high neuropsychic overloads, are sudden braking, overtaking, passing through an unregulated intersection, embedding in the traffic flow and leaving it, and for drivers of construction, road and other equipment - work on slopes, teamwork with others vehicles. In 3% of drivers, the cause of disability is diseases of the neuropsychic sphere. About 40% of them receive disability due to cardiovascular pathology under the age of 50. Clinicians have found that occupational diseases among drivers are headed by arterial hypertension resulting from neuropsychic overload. In our country, 18-20% of people in this cohort suffer from it (and at the same time continue to work). About 1/3 of all diseases with temporary disability and half of the causes of disability among car drivers are due to coronary heart disease. Relatively common onset arterial hypertension associated with the so-called reactive states that occur in drivers after a traffic accident.

Hygienists have proved that an important harmful production factor is physical exercise, affecting the neck-shoulder joints and ligamentous apparatus due to frequent head turns (90-150 times in 1 hour) by 50-130 ° (to rear-view mirrors, doors, passengers). The frequency of pressing the pedals with your feet, the use of levers, steering wheels, forced posture (sitting) for a long time - all this creates great physical exertion of a general and local nature. One of the most common metabolic diseases skeletal system caused by exposure to general, local or combined vibration is osteoporosis. Functional restructuring is revealed bone tissue, which manifests itself in a change in bone beams, a change in the relief of articular surfaces, the appearance of zones of osteosclerosis, increased tuberosity at the points of attachment of muscles, a change in the direction of bone beams. With the onset of decompensation develop pathological changes in the form of cysts (due to the development dystrophic process due to trauma or angiospasm, leading to the appearance of foci of ischemia), enostosis (due to excessive production of osteoblasts), osteoarthritis. Often, bone-dystrophic changes occur long before clinical appearances professional pathology. A number of publications contain information that constant harmful factors that affect the driver are also vibration and noise that exceed permissible sanitary standards, as well as infrasonic vibrations, air pollution with carbon monoxide ( carbon monoxide), oxides of nitrogen, sulfur, gasoline, hydrocarbons, carcinogenic and other products, dust, low or high temperature air environment, insufficient illumination. Given the impact of these unfavorable working conditions, among drivers, starting at about 45 years old, that is, even before the onset of retirement age, often there is a departure from their profession. Many studies have found that drivers have occupational diseases such as carbon monoxide poisoning, leaded gasoline, vibration disease, toxic-dust bronchitis, sensorineural hearing loss, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and peripheral nervous system. Possible acute poisoning exhaust gases (mainly carbon monoxide), which are observed even in middle lane Russia in the hot season with unregulated engine operation; gasoline pneumonia from gasoline entering the lungs when it is sucked through a hose. Due to work in a forced position, drivers experience stagnation venous blood in the lower body and predisposition to hemorrhoids, varicose disease lower extremities. It should be noted that the most common disease in this group is prostatitis, the main cause of which is stagnation of blood circulation in the pelvis due to an uncomfortable sitting position behind the wheel. Frequent delay urination due to non-stop driving can cause bladder cancer and urinary tract. Not enough favorable conditions labor of drivers cause pathology of the respiratory organs (up to 50% of all diseases), gastrointestinal tract, peripheral nervous system, female genital area (6-7%), metabolic disorders, allergic and oncological diseases. Drivers of vehicles are a group of increased oncological risk for cancer of the stomach, larynx, lung, as well as cancer of the kidneys and bladder.

Conclusions. The analysis of the literature data made it possible to evaluate Negative influence harmful factors on the health of drivers that can cause the development of occupational and professionally caused diseases in them, which requires further prevention and rehabilitation of persons in this profession.

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Each profession has its own diseases that can make a person unable to work or significantly worsen the quality of his life. cannot be called an exception - a constant stay in one position threatens with a whole "bouquet" of diseases. There is an opinion that they are associated only with the musculoskeletal system, but it is fundamentally wrong. Lack of movement can disrupt the functioning of the nervous system, digestive tract, blood supply and even genitals! Occupational diseases of drivers are very dangerous - in order to never encounter them, you must follow the rules of prevention.

Prolonged driving is fraught with the development of certain diseases

Digestion

The first drivers are overtaken by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The most common trouble is a strong growth of adipose tissue, which accumulates on the abdomen, hips and chest. You have probably noticed that most truckers are overweight because the nutrients they receive in their body are not properly absorbed, but are converted into fat. The reason for such changes in metabolism is banal - with an uneven and unbalanced diet, a person almost does not expend energy.

The way to deal with such a professional disease of drivers is also simple. You should give up hamburgers, hot dogs and sweet soda, no matter how attractive they may seem. A professional driver is shown a diet with low content fat and carbohydrates: chicken and beef, vegetables, skimmed milk, cottage cheese, low-fat fish. It is better to cook your own food on the road yourself or order dietary products in roadside cafes - fortunately, many network establishments already offer them. Also, professional drivers should visit the gym and the treadmill in between flights.

With constant sitting, another occupational disease is also manifested, represented by impaired intestinal motility. Food absorbed on the go cannot be digested normally and often stays in the intestines longer than expected. The result is the accumulation of toxic substances, irritation of the mucous membranes and disruption of the production of enzymes. That is why occupational diseases of drivers include inflammation of various parts of the intestine - from the duodenum to the rectum. If left untreated, in the long term, foci of inflammation can develop into malignant polyps.

Many drivers do not pay attention to what they eat on the road, but in vain ...

Prevention can be eating on a comfortable chair in a cafe where you can take any desired position. Also, after a serious lunch or dinner, it is worth taking a walk for at least 15 minutes to start normal process digestion. Occupational diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can also be prevented with the help of gymnastic exercises performed every 3 hours of the trip:

Turns of the body;
body tilts;
Squats.

The trouble of all professional drivers is hemorrhoids. More often it overtakes those who drive domestic equipment or old foreign cars, since their seats were designed without taking into account the impact on human health. There are few reasons for hemorrhoids - these are constipation caused by wrong work intestines, lack of fiber in food, and circulatory disorders of the small pelvis. To avoid such an occupational disease, you need to follow the recommendations above, eat a lot of raw vegetables and whole grain bread, and use a special medical seat cushion.

Muscles and spine

Very often there are muscle infringements that they prefer to ignore. After a few hours, the affected area begins to hurt a lot, there are sensations of burning and numbness at the same time. If you continue to ignore such an occupational disease, deformation of the musculoskeletal system may occur, which will lead to internal bleeding, organ failure digestive system and metabolic disorders. Also strong muscle tension negatively affects the spine, which is also incredibly dangerous for human life.

Spinal problems are experienced by many drivers.

From the initial lesion of the spine not far to osteochondrosis, which is considered a scourge modern man due to a sedentary lifestyle among representatives of many professions. The symptoms of such an occupational disease of drivers are quite diverse and unpleasant:

Dull either stabbing pains in the region of the ridge;
Feeling of constriction and immobility ("stone back");
Severe pains in the pelvis and chest, as if penetrating the body;
With damage to the cervical vertebrae - temporary clouding of consciousness, hallucinations in the form of colored dots;
Spasms, headache.

Drivers make the mistake of following the ads. To relieve pain, they use a variety of creams and ointments. They are able to provide some therapeutic effect, however, for the full effect, it is necessary to temporarily stop driving and engage in therapeutic gymnastics which almost no one does.

The next stage is represented by spondylarthrosis, which is sometimes called a spinal hernia. The intervertebral discs are no longer properly supplied with fluid and supported by the muscles, as a result of which, with each movement of the driver, they are abraded and the resulting chips accumulate. The symptoms are even worse than in the previous case - professional drivers describe the exacerbation of a hernia as a sharp unbearable pain that does not allow you to change position even by a millimeter and burns in all parts of the body when the car hits the smallest bump. The result is an operation and disability of the third group for a year, which means suspension from driving.

Dr. Bubnovsky, who treats and rehabilitates professional racers from the KamAZ-Master team, claims that such a disease is easy to prevent. Every 3-4 hours, the driver should stop, get out of the car, rest his hands on a solid part of his body, and then alternately squat on one leg, setting the other far back, which will help stretch intervertebral discs by improving their nutrition. Following this, a professional driver needs to do at least 10 forward bends with straight arms and legs, as well as 10 side bends of the torso with legs wide apart and arms lying on their sides. It is also advisable to run around the car a couple of times and then stand for 1-2 minutes, leaning on the body to relax the muscles and prevent the development of their diseases.

The cardiovascular system

Experts have proven that 80% of drivers after 20 years of experience have varicose veins vein in one form or another. Prolonged absence movement causes severe pain in the legs, weakness, swelling and other unpleasant symptoms. Prevention of an occupational disease is very simple - you need to periodically warm up for a long time, as well as jogging and walking for a long time.

Don't Ignore the Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disorders

Taxi drivers and delivery drivers who are forced to work in an incredibly tight schedule, there is a risk of a heart attack, which is associated with emotional overstrain. It is recommended to reduce the amount of foods rich in cholesterol in the diet, as well as not to lean on coffee and strong tea, which are often abused by professional drivers. When it is impossible to self-soothe in difficult situations it is worth visiting a psychologist who will prescribe a course of therapy.

Due to low physical activity, atrophy of the heart muscle develops, the consequence of which is hypertension. High blood pressure can cause deadly diseases such as heart attack, stroke, coronary disease. The method of preventing such an occupational disease of the driver is described above - physical activity, reducing the consumption of caffeine and other energy drinks.

reproductive system

Drivers' illnesses are especially unfavorable to men, since their consequences can be infertility and impotence. The main reason for this problem is the lack of blood flow in the pelvic organs. The prostate gland, having ceased to receive adequate nutrition, no longer performs its function. Hormone production stops, sperm production decreases, and the prostate itself increases in size, causing pelvic discomfort, intestinal damage, and frequent difficult urination. To get rid of such an occupational disease, it is enough to do gymnastic exercises during a long trip.

If you do not change your posture for a long time, as a result of overheating of the testicles, male infertility. spermatozoa are killed high temperature or become inactive. Conception will not be possible within 3-4 days after such a trip. If overheating is repeated regularly, spermatozoa may remain unviable forever. Such an occupational disease is especially dangerous in the presence of seat heating.

Lungs

Since the driver is constantly surrounded by exhaust gases that literally spread over a busy road, he is forced to inhale more than 200 toxic compounds. They also contribute to the development of occupational diseases, during abrasion of which asbestos dust is formed. The first symptom of the defeat of the respiratory system by occupational diseases is a sore throat, which may be accompanied by mild bleeding. If such a symptom is ignored, mucosal dystrophy can be achieved, in which it stops protecting the lungs from toxic damage.

In professional drivers, toxins and dust penetrate both the lungs and the bronchi. The situation is exacerbated by smoking, as the organs of the respiratory system become sensitive and extremely susceptible to such lesions. The result is inflammatory processes, the foci of which over time can be transformed into oncological neoplasms. An occupational disease of drivers is also emphysema - the growth of blood vessels and connective tissue, which reduces the volume of the lungs. This disease is deadly, because when the ventilation of the lungs deteriorates, they become a target for harmful microorganisms.

Health above all

Even if you love your car very much, you should not feel sorry for it more than yourself. Remember that just as a machine needs maintenance, so does the human body need proper care and prevention. dangerous diseases. By doing gymnastics and normalizing your diet, you can prevent strokes, heart attacks, spinal injuries, and also keep the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems working.