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How Much Do You Know About Your Lung Health?
Does drinking water keep your lungs healthy? Are e-cigarettes harmless? Take this quiz to see if you know the right facts about the health of your respiratory system.

November of every year is observed as the Lung Cancer Awareness Month globally, an initiative started by the Lung Cancer Alliance, USA. It aims to promote healthy, lung-protective habits among the masses and raise awareness about lung cancer and its treatment. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. But with informed knowledge and the right action, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. Take this short quiz to find out if you know these facts about your lungs and your respiratory system health.
1. It is normal to experience shortness of breath as you age
2. Only young babies and aged people are vulnerable to pneumonia.
3. Dehydration can cause breathing problems.
4. Lung cancer only affects those who smoke.
5. E-cigarettes can also harm your lungs.
6. Antioxidant supplements can make lung cancer worse.
7. It is too late to quit smoking if you have smoked for many years.
8. Household cleaning products can be harmful for the lungs
9. Ginseng is a good supplement for lung health.
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