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A Balloon?

rubyred777•

9 years ago•20 Replies

Hey everyone,

Hope your all well.

I was reading some old posts about

checking your lung capacity with a

balloon. Can you do that? Also is blowing

up balloons a good breathing exercise?

Thanks,

Rubyxx

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RibvanRey9 years ago

Yep. Balloons are easier for people with nasal cannula than those who use face masks. The hose ends of cannula is balloon size.

rubyred777 in reply to RibvanRey9 years ago

Hi Rib,

I'm not talking about oxygen users. I'm talking about blowing up balloons. How are you today?

Rubyxx

RibvanRey in reply to rubyred7779 years ago

I know. I was being silly Ruby. Then I dozed off. It certainly can be a good work out for you'd lungs if they are not too bad. I don't believe that it is a good idea to push yourself until you drop though.

There are some good Breathing Exercises on YouTube.

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hcavittc in reply to RibvanRey7 years ago

I was 90 in december of 2016 I was told blowing balloons was good for asthmatics when I was in my 40's . except for walking its my only exercise . Dr told me keep doing it .

RibvanRey in reply to hcavittc7 years ago

This conversation is over two years old. Anyway I still believe it is easier to connect the balloon to my oxygen tank.

If you can to it with your lungs then may you continue for many more years. 😁

9 years ago

Good question Ruby I don't know. I guess it is unless you pass out from the exertion first x

rubyred7779 years ago

Kind of like doing the breathing test. It seems it would get rid of the air we dont get out with copd.xx

9 years ago

you can get a "powerbreathe medic" on nhs prescription from GP. Its a lung exercise thing with adjustable levels so it isn't too hard to use. My Dr said she hadn't ever prescribed one before, and chemist hadn't dispensed one so it seems rare for people to know about it. Theres a great youtube vid too, with a physio and three patient helpers doing exercises to follow along with. youtube.com/watch?v=VR7QnSn...

Carole

Offcut9 years ago

Blowing balloons I would think are a good thing as it is exercising them. With all exercise it is knowing when to stop! As an RLD person what goes in the balloon is all I have, so it is not long before I start to see the room spinning!

If you were looking to blow up hot water bottles then that is a very different kettle of fish. You can cause a lot of damage to the lung with blow-back!

Be Well

Azure_Sky9 years ago

Blowing up a balloon? I can't do it at all and my COPD is mild!

in reply to Azure_Sky9 years ago

I can do it depending on whether or not the balloon co-operates But it is greater fun to get part way, run out of breath and let it go hoping it hits someone you don't like! x

jimmyw123 in reply to 9 years ago

better trying the mouth organ i give it a bash each day, [and look at me lol ] i can get about the first bit of a tune, then done in but used to be able to play it,

but i should imagine it would be good exercise at least trying to blow up a balloon,,,, if you can

good luck in trying ruby, all the very best ,,

jimmy xxx

Puffthemagicdragon in reply to jimmyw1239 years ago

I have 3 mouth organs and, yes, it is harder to play with this disease.

jimmyw123 in reply to Puffthemagicdragon9 years ago

send me one puff mines is just a wee cheepy lol

but i can still knock out a tune [of sorts ]

yes its a strange disease, believe it or not i can play it better in the summer

i tried the balloons at christmas, my god i just about collapsed, seen spots over my eyes, then couldn't breath ,, true lol

you keep on blowing puff all the very best jimmy xxx

Puffthemagicdragon in reply to Azure_Sky9 years ago

This shows how odd this damn disease is. I have very severe emphysema yet I can blow up balloons !

Bryju124 in reply to Puffthemagicdragon9 years ago

Me too puff x

punkyb9 years ago

Good questions.....

rubyred777 in reply to punkyb9 years ago

Can you blow up a balloon? You can judge your lung function by this. I saw it in an older post. Can't find it now.xx

KiltieKilt7 years ago

I found that blowing balloons up was excellent for regulating my breathing and keeping my lungs in order. Only problem was when I burst a few I nearly had a heart attack.

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