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30. From someone who has asthma -- cardio by itself isn't as good as keeping your lungs clear

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Sat Mar 7, 2020, 11:22 PM

Mar 2020

with breathing exercises.

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Deep breathing & coughing exercises to help lungs (hope it's okay to post this here) [View all] highplainsdem Mar 2020 OP

For seniors with mobility issues this is not bad advise. For everyone else, CARDIO. KentuckyWoman Mar 2020 #1

As I said, you don't need the gizmo/spirometer. And btw, even runners can benefit from highplainsdem Mar 2020 #4

Sorry- poor verbiage on my part - yes everyone can benefit... of course. KentuckyWoman Mar 2020 #9

I don't want people who don't need spirometers hoarding them, either, which is why I said they're highplainsdem Mar 2020 #14

From someone who has asthma -- cardio by itself isn't as good as keeping your lungs clear pnwmom Mar 2020 #30

Maybe cross post to the Health Group... littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #2

Thanks! Just did: highplainsdem Mar 2020 #5

These are great. Also, playing the harmonica may help! Tanuki Mar 2020 #3

Great link! Thanks! highplainsdem Mar 2020 #15

Maybe those years of singing lessons will be useful after all The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #6

Made me laugh. KentuckyWoman Mar 2020 #11

LOL! But yes, singing lessons help with breathing. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #43

Good post! burrowowl Mar 2020 #7

Thank you! highplainsdem Mar 2020 #17

I have asthma and I always had trouble getting enough breath to sing. You Maraya1969 Mar 2020 #8

My voice teacher said you should visualize breathing The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #10

That's a good one. Thank you. Maraya1969 Mar 2020 #13

My flute teacher used to tell me to "breathe from the uterus". I was in fourth grade and FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #23

Thanks. I also believe it's healthy to deep-breathe in the shower..... KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2020 #12

What a great tip! Thanks! highplainsdem Mar 2020 #16

In addition, one of my best health maintenance investments has been.... KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2020 #24

K&R. Very valuable information! bronxiteforever Mar 2020 #18

Thanks! I hope this will help at least a little. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #40

thanks Hamlette Mar 2020 #19

Great post. Thanks. Squinch Mar 2020 #20

Another breathing exercise I learned from a voice teacher: The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #21

Important post! Thank you! lucca18 Mar 2020 #22

Thank you for posting this..nt helpisontheway Mar 2020 #25

Most definitely OK. paleotn Mar 2020 #26

Thank you very much. Joinfortmill Mar 2020 #27

I've had asthma for years- Here's what helps me: TygrBright Mar 2020 #28

Thanks flying_wahini Mar 2020 #45

I find if I sing Sweet Caroline as loud as I can, it clears out my lungs pretty well. tclambert Mar 2020 #29

Thanks for posting this! n/t pnwmom Mar 2020 #31

When my husband came home Control-Z Mar 2020 #32

Yes that device given out after surgery is called an incentive spirometer wishstar Mar 2020 #41

Yoga. Everyone can do yoga regardless of condition. Find asanas that work for you. malchickiwick Mar 2020 #33

Great post. Something we can actually do that might help. Some good ideas in thread. Hoyt Mar 2020 #34

also: run around the couch certainot Mar 2020 #35

70 years old and smoked for 45 years. safeinOhio Mar 2020 #36

Well, I certainly appreciate it! Thank you for posting this. PatrickforO Mar 2020 #37

You have me digging out the spirometer I had after moonscape Mar 2020 #38

Those taking BP meds like Valsartan, Losartan, etc make sure you keep up on your prescribed dosage. roamer65 Mar 2020 #39

kick highplainsdem Mar 2020 #42

Kick... great advice...nt N_E_1 for Tennis Mar 2020 #44