New Delhi, January 11
Holding the breath and having low breathing rate can increase the chances of the novel coronavirus-laden droplets being deposited deep in the lungs, according to a study by rese
IIT Madras study says holding breath may increase risk of getting Covid-19
The team of IIT Madras reported in their research that holding the breath and having a low breathing rate may increase the likelihood of deposition of the virus in the lungs
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As the Covid-19 continues to mutate, researchers are conducting studies to closely monitor this deadly virus. In this direction, the researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have found that holding breath or breathing at a slower rate may increase the risk of infection with Covid-19. In their study, the researchers have attributed the reason to the increased process of the virus-laden droplet which transports into the deep lung as the breathing frequency decreases.
Read more about Holding breath may increase risk of getting Covid-19: IIT researchers on Business Standard. According to a release issued by IIT, airborne infections such as Coronavirus spread through sneezing and coughing as these events instantly release a lot of tiny droplets