Here's why being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds cannot guarantee immunity from Covid-19

The amount of exercise you do on a daily basis and the amount of stress that you carry in your mind is a combination of multiple factors. Stress is capable of downgrading your health to a great extent. The supplements that you take and food you eat also defines your immunity. The genetic structure of a person also plays an important role in defining his immune response against allergens, bacterias and viruses. Can immunity be defined by the longer one can hold their breath?

“Immunity is not determined by whether you are able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or not. No, your lung capacity is not directly proportional to your immunity to COVID-19 or any other viral diseases. Being able to hold your breath for longer may denote good lung health but it is not all. The main focus should be on your lifestyle. Make sure that you lead a healthy lifestyle and your immunity becomes stronger over a period of time. Immunity cannot be made instantly” says Dr. Ashutosh Shukla, Senior Director-Internal Medicine & Medical Advisor, Max hospital, Gurugram.

Immunity isn't something which is determined by whether a person can hold their breath for 10 seconds or not. Most young patients with COVID can hold their breath for more than 10 seconds and many elderly without the disease can't. This proves that holding your breath for 10 seconds doesn't mean one can prevent getting infected by COVID-19.

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Coronavirus has played and has become a huge influence in taking care of our immunity. People have started to follow proper diets and schedules in order to keep their immunity strong. To prevent being exposed to COVID, one must have a strong immune system which can be achieved by following basic healthcare routines. A healthy lifestyle for a longer period of time will help create a strong immune system to tackle COVID.

In case you often have a runny nose or persistent cough, your immunity is poor. Your high stress levels also denote high cortisol and poor immune function. Poor digestion and gut problems are also one of the signs to watch out for. Frequent infections, slow healing of wounds and feeling lethargic all the time are symptoms of weak immunity.

As with most things in your body, a good sleep schedule is crucial to repair the body. Along with this, a healthy diet is key to a strong immune system. Remember, physical activity is mandatory and not optional. Hydrate yourself well and give up smoking and drinking in order to strengthen your immune response against seasonal flu and COVID.