Can anyone suggest some simple breathing and physical exercises to start my recovery from breathlessness?

[captainchaos1]

I have emphysema but before a spell in hospital for an infection I could at least walk and do normal things albeit slowly. Now the slightest exertion renders me totally breathless. I would like to regain my previous standard, John

[Oshgosh]

I’ve got a chair in the kitchen,it helps a bit as I can keep sitting down

[captainchaos1 in reply to Oshgosh]

Thank you, so sweet. J

[CDPO16]

The BLF have such advice, see blf.org.uk/support-for-you

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

You can also go on YouTube and get some good tips and exercises for people with lung and breathlessness conditions. Hope this helps, have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[O2Trees]

I have copd, bronch and asthma and in 2018 I was hospitalised for bilateral pneumonia, respiratory failure and was lucky to survive. So of course concerned to get back to where I was before I became so ill.

I spoke to the local respiratory physio who gave me a useful tip - apart from going very slowly, always alternate exercises for the upper body with those for the lower (walking etc). And take lots of rest. It is possible to get back to your former functioning but do it slowly over weeks - it wont happen straightaway.

I would ask my GP for a pulmonary rehab referral if I was you - they are fantastic at helping you get going again. Good luck

[Alberta56]

Best wishes. It takes time but you'll get there.

[captainchaos1 in reply to Alberta56]

How sweet Alberta, so kind. J

[pasquino]

Hi,

Living with one lung, low FEV but I found these exercises easy and effective, it will take time but it will worth it.

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Best wishes,

Pasquino

[captainchaos1 in reply to pasquino]

Thank you Pasquino, very kind.Unfortunately, I cannot open the videos, can you supply the website URL? Thank you so much

[captainchaos1 in reply to pasquino]

Pasquino, no worries, I have found them on Youtube so all good. Much appreciated, I wish you well. John

[Bronc22]

I use the following videos. I have found all to be complete and useful. Skip those that are difficult. Try a different one each day They are seated exercises.

Lung Exercises: Open Chest Expands Lungs

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Search

Lung Exercises: Jumping Lungs

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strong legs support lungs

youtube.com/watch?v=WAXpJ0a...(Not working as expected?)

RESPIRATORY muscle exercises

youtube.com/watch?v=bRhZz-q...(Not working as expected?)

COPD Treatments & Rehab: Upper Body Exercises (Burke rehab)

youtube.com/watch?v=VR7QnSn...(Not working as expected?)

Enjoy!

[captainchaos1 in reply to Bronc22]

Thank you so much. I have just found these too. You're very kind. John

[Ergendl]

You could also join a singing for lung health group. The BLF has a list of UK ones and you can find the one nearest to you.

[captainchaos1 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you so much. I have put my name down with a group that starts again in January. You're very kind.