5 easy breathing exercises for asthma
Aakanksha Ahire
Nasal breathing
Nasal breathing refers to breathing from the nose. A great breathing exercise for asthma, it adds humidity and warmth to the air which reduces the discomfort
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Pursed-lip breathing
This exercise helps relieve shortness of breath. It helps you exhale more air trapped in the lungs making breathing easier, especially during an asthma attack
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Buteyko breathing
It helps you breathe slower and deeper. This exercise may improve asthma symptoms and reduce the need for medication
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Papworth method
This exercise teaches you to breathe slowly and steadily from your diaphragm and through your nose. It is effective in easing breathing difficulties
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Diaphragmatic breathing
It teaches you to breathe from the region around your diaphragm and strengthens it, slows breathing, and decreases the body’s need for oxygen
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While these are common breathing exercises for people with asthma, it is always best to consult your doctor
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