by lisab | Jun 12, 2015 | Tips
Sometimes people who suffer from Asthma or COPD with an asthma component will be sensitive to triggers that cause their airways to become restricted, inflamed, and fill with mucous. Some of these common triggers are pollens, animal dander, perfumes, smoke or carbon...
by lisab | Apr 5, 2015 | Tips, Uncategorized
To reduce your shortness of breath during exertion, try the following: Stay active – but slow down. Most people will try to reach their intended destination by walking as fast as they can – so they improve their chances of getting to the destination...
by lisab | Apr 5, 2015 | Tips, Uncategorized
If you are experiencing shortness of breath, the following steps may help: Stop and rest in a comfortable position, sitting down if possible. Try and remain calm. Lean forward and relax your head and shoulders. Breathe slowly through your nose and out through your...
by lisab | Apr 3, 2015 | Tips, Uncategorized
It is also important to clear phlegm or mucous from your lungs so that you can decrease the risk of infection. Some patients may have difficulty with this and may need to use a controlled cough technique to do so. Sit down and lean forward. Take a slow deep breath and...
by lisab | Apr 3, 2015 | Tips
Breathing exercises help to gain control of breathing. This is especially important when doing an activity which will cause you to become short of breath. By following these steps, you will be able to show down your breathing rate and increase the amount of Oxygen in...
by lisab | Apr 3, 2015 | Tips
Oxygen therapy helps to fuel the brain and muscle cells and eases the workload of the heart. It can also help to improve sleep, mood, alertness and memory. With Oxygen therapy, many people find that they can resume some, if not many of their normal activities. The...
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