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Box breathing​

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Institution
Klaipeda University
Institution Typology
University
Country
Lithuania
Description
Box breathing is an exercise that can help calm your mind and enhance lung function. Begin by sitting or lying down in a quiet space. Inhale deeply through your nose for four counts. Now hold your breath for another count of four. Follow this by exhaling slowly for four seconds, and then pause for a count of four before beginning the cycle again. This rhythmic pattern helps increase your oxygen intake and reduces anxiety and stress.
Disease
Lung Cancer, Covid19
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available
Innovation
One effective way of ensuring well-functioning lungs is through regularly practicing breathing exercises.
Evaluation System
Blinded analysis of data demonstrated increased ejection fraction and decreased estimated pulmonary pressure in the echocardiograms of the treated group versus controls and favorable changes in New York Heart Association class, Ve/Vco(2), FEV(1), and a quality of life measure, as well (all P<0.05).
Assessment
These exercises strengthen the respiratory muscles and also improve your lung capacity and efficiency. If you too want to boost your lung health, try these five highly effective breathing exercises.
References
Parati, G., Malfatto, G., Boarin, S., Branzi, G., Caldara, G., Giglio, A., Bilo, G., Ongaro, G., Alter, A., Gavish, B., & Mancia, G. (2008). Device-guided paced breathing in the home setting: effects on exercise capacity, pulmonary and ventricular function in patients with chronic heart failure: a pilot study. Circulation. Heart failure, 1(3), 178–183. doi.org/10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.108.772640
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