Nick’s Top 5 Exercises to Improve Lung Function
Diaphragmatic breathing: Also known as belly breathing, this exercise involves taking deep breaths that fully expand your diaphragm and belly. This helps to strengthen the muscles used for breathing and increase the amount of air that your lungs can take in.
Incentive spirometry: This exercise involves using a device called a spirometer to measure and improve lung function. The device has a mouthpiece and a chamber that you can breathe into, and it helps to increase lung capacity and clear mucus from the lungs.
Pursed lip breathing: This exercise involves inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth, with your lips pursed as if you were going to whistle. This helps to keep your airways open and improve breathing efficiency.
Huff coughing: This exercise involves taking a deep breath and using your abdominal muscles to forcefully exhale with an "huff" sound. This helps to clear mucus from the lungs and improve lung function.
Chest physical therapy: This exercise involves using different techniques, such as clapping or vibrating, to help loosen mucus in the lungs and improve breathing. This is often done with the help of a physiotherapist or respiratory therapist.