Enhance Lung Health Through Effective Breathing Exercises: With the Covid-19 pandemic, the awareness of the respiratory systems has grown significantly. People started to realize lung health’s importance. There are so many ways to enhance the immune system. In the same way, breathing exercises are there to strengthen the lungs. These exercises can also work as anxiety and stress-busting techniques. These breathing exercises are often recommended for people suffering from lung diseases like Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
Breathing Exercises For Lungs
We have mentioned some breathing exercises to enhance lung health. These can be carried out at home easily.
Pursed Lip Breathing
- Sit in a comfortable position
- Keep the palms on your stomach
- Inhale deeply and then hold for 2 seconds
- Now exhale by making your lips into a slight pout
- Relax your body for 4 seconds
- Repeat the same steps 20 times at least
Deep Breathing
- Stand or sit in a comfortable position
- Stretch your chest outwards
- Now inhale and then hold for 5 seconds
- Now exhale
- Relax your body
- Repeat the same at least 20 times
Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Sit in the cross-legged position
- Your back should be straight
- Keep your right hand near to your nose
- Press one nostril with the thumb finger and another one with the middle finger
- Now open one nostril and inhale
- Have a deep breath and close the nostril by pressing
- By using another nostril perform exhale
- Carry out the same steps and keep altering between nostrils
