Breathing exercises.

[cornerhouse]

Do any of you do breathing exercises to help with COPD? If so and if they help with wheezing and shortness of breath can you suggest where I can find some. Lots of sites on Internet but which to choose? Thanks.

[hypercat54]

There should be some in BLF information but not sure how to access it. Or you could type your criteria in the 'search HealthUnlocked' box.

[Hacienda]

I do every day constantly, Taught how at Rehab a few years ago, I have always maintained the Method. Breath in as deep as you can through the Nose, hand on your abdomen for a count of 5, Purse Lips and slowly Blow (like blowing a Candle out slowly) count of 10. I find doing this with the Side of the TV for count 5, then across top for 10. Repeat as often as you want. Practice, you will get there. Good Luck. xxx C.

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Pursed lip breathing when walking, outward breath longer than inward breath, ie in for 4 count out for 6 count (orin 3 out 6 / in 2 out 4 etc)

Diaphragm breathing for calming and relaxation.

Huffing and active cycle of breathing to help clear mucus along with drinking plenty of water and perhaps prescribed carbocisteine.

couple of links on breathing from this page: blf.org.uk/search/site/brea...

Some form of regular exercise can improve breathing.

You tube links:- search 'breathing exercises copd uk'

+ videos from other countries.

youtu.be/iUVIOsHBlKk(Not working as expected?)

youtu.be/iIrAUL_VmiU(Not working as expected?)

Enjoy easier breathing.

When struggling to recover breath breathe out first then breath in.

[Ergendl]

BLF lists singing for lung health groups all over the UK to help us lungies use our respiratory capabilities to the best they can perform. My own group (as the others) is in furlough at the moment, so I'm starting to plan a You Tube channel. More later.