As we all know, due to the large number of smokers, most of the involuntary smokers have no choice but to become "second-hand smokers", coupled with air pollution, which makes the burden of inhalable particles and gases in our lungs increase, resulting in respiratory symptoms leading to a decrease in respiratory function. Clinically, the most common is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, most of these patients are because of respiratory tolerance to activities to reduce the ability to see the doctor, light heavy physical labor or strenuous exercise after found not to be worse than before, there is breathing difficulty, heavy slight activity that is, shortness of breath, seriously affecting the quality of life, which is a manifestation of decreased lung function.
"So what if lung function declines?" "Doctor, what can I do at home except take medicine?" This is a concern for most patients and their families. Below, the respiratory doctor of Huaihua Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital teaches you how to exercise respiratory function at home to improve and prevent further decline in lung function.
Breathe in the lips
Try to inhale slowly with your nose, relax physically and mentally, then shrink your lips and gently blow out the gas, maintaining the same intensity of lip reduction breathing exercises, it is recommended to take 15-30 minutes 3 times a day.
Abdominal breathing
The patient is half-seated or seated, inhaling slowly with the nose, closing the lips, slowly bulging the abdomen during inhalation, raising the right hand, simulating a whistling posture when exhaling, puffing and retracting the lips. Respiratory rate 7-8 times per minute for 10 minutes, 30-40 minutes per day.
aerobics
Walk on the ground at a uniform speed of 80-120 steps per minute, at least 30 minutes at a time. At first, you may feel tired, sore muscles, etc., which do not need to worry, but it will disappear quickly after rest, which is a normal phenomenon.
Doctors remind that freezing three feet is not a cold day, and the same is true for sports training. Due to the individual's constitution, age and degree, the recovery of lung function also varies from person to person. But in any case, if you want to achieve results from respiratory exercises and thus improve lung function, you must persist every day and develop good exercise habits. (Xiang Xuemei)