India, May 20 -- Summer heat, especially with ongoing heatwave is brutal and can heavily weigh on your internal organs. Simultaneously, many things are happening when you are out in the sun, from profuse sweating and dehydration to constantly navigating hot, dusty winds and polluted air. All of these pile up and stress several physiological systems, especially the respiratory system.ALSO READ: How to stay safe in heatwave? Doctor suggests 'golden rules' to prevent heat exhaustion

Let's understand how the lungs get affected during extreme heat, especially in people who are already vulnerable, such as those living with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), allergies or other respiratory illnesses.

To understand how the lun...