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Pursed Lip Breathing

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Institution
Klaipeda University
Institution Typology
University
Country
Lithuania
Description
Breathe in through your nose, almost like you’re smelling something, for about two seconds. Use your abdominal muscles to help fill your lungs with air. Pucker your lips as if you’re about to blow out a candle and then breathe out slowly through your mouth. Breathe out twice as long as when you inhaled. Make a quiet hissing sound as you exhale. Repeat several times.
Disease
Asthma, Lung Cancer, Covid19
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available
Innovation
This technique helps you slow your breathing and stay calm.
Evaluation System
After this exercise, your lungs will be able to inhale more air and increase lung volume.
Assessment
It can be especially helpful before you start an activity or any time you feel short of breath.
References
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