Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are known to be beneficial in helping reduce lung inflammation in people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The best sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are:
- Oily fish (for example, mackerel, sardines, herring, salmon, trout, tuna and mullet):
- Consume at least two fish meals per week.
- Canola oil, soybean oil, flaxseed oil and mustard seed oil.