Can lung function be increased?

[Lindy-loo1949]

I was told today by my specialist that I'm at 27% lung capacity !!! I've had bronchiectasis for years but it was not diagnosed until recently. But I also have MS and I am in a wheelchair please don't suggest I do aerobics. But if anybody has any ideas I would gladly love to hear them. Thank you x

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[skischool]

Lovely Lindy,tons of stuff on you tube,this one from somebody called the MS trust and it's called MS active.

youtube.com/watch?v=YkPHqdUtpg(Not working as expected?)

Or you can come to my gaff and take Scruffy cat for a wheel/walk and then we will hit the town and make merry.catch up with you soon.

Love Ski's and Scruff's xxx

p.s catch the next vid of super heroes lol

[skischool in reply to skischool]

sorry the video didn't work,more soon.xx

[skischool]

OK second attempt .try this one my lovely.

youtube.com/watch?v=WsYjcT8...(Not working as expected?)

xx

[skischool in reply to skischool]

Even more.lets go mystic with Yoga.i think this one is better for you and for your lung expansion .

youtube.com/watch?v=FrVE1a2...(Not working as expected?)

xx

[Lindy-loo1949 in reply to skischool]

Ahhh I found it...the link that is...❤

[skischool in reply to Lindy-loo1949]

Go do it my lovely,but please stay slightly insane,just the way i like you.

here is the full monty.

youtube.com/results?search_...

xx

[jackdup]

Glad to see you posting again but sorry for your health issues. I hope you can improve your lung fiunction somewhat.

[Lindy-loo1949 in reply to jackdup]

Yes glad to be on too. I ask dr. Google and it said there are breathing exercises you can do. Like inhaling for 2 seconds through your nose and exhaling pursed lips for 4 seconds. And there's other ones too. I just Googled how do I increase my lung capacity. And then, Joyce suggested joining a singing group. Now that sounds like fun!

[jackdup in reply to Lindy-loo1949]

A singing group? If I joined a singing group I’m afraid I would likely be the only one left after the first time I attended. 😊

I really hope you enjoy it and also get some improved lung function.

Take care.

[joycen60]

Is there a singing group near you especially for people with lung disorders? I go to one in my town and it is brilliant! I would imagine any group which does singing would help.

[Lindy-loo1949 in reply to joycen60]

Thanks so much! A friend of mine said the same thing to me today. I will look into it!! 🤗

[Lindy-loo1949]

Oh for sure me too. They would leave in droves

[tracyglenn]

what kind of workouts can you do if you cant even walk but a short distance and your breathless they want me to excersize and it will strengthen my lungs?

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to tracyglenn]

There's a DVD also videos online on the BLF website with exercises for lung health that you can do either standing or sitting in a chair. I'll see if I can remember where the link for these is, otherwise I'm sure someone else will post it 👍

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to tracyglenn]

blf.org.uk/exercise-video

This is the link to the videos online. The DVD is from the BLF website. I hope this helps 🤞

[Wishing1969]

I'm the same 28% lung function and in wheelchair through MS, it's hard to keep fit or excersise with left sided weakness, but I do what I can, using videos on YouTube, resistance bands, on my right side x