Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise | Improve Lung Health & Breathe Better | Mobile Physio - video Dailymotion

Mobile Physiotherapy Clinic

Learn how to breathe easier and improve lung capacity with the Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise — a simple and effective breathing technique for people with COPD, asthma, anxiety, or shortness of breath.  In this video, Physiotherapist Nitesh from Mobile Physiotherapy demonstrates the correct step-by-step method, explains the benefits, and shares tips to help you strengthen your lungs naturally.  ✅ Benefits of Pursed Lip Breathing:  Improves oxygen exchange Keeps airways open longer Reduces breathlessness and fatigue Promotes relaxation and calm breathing Helps during physical activity or stress Perfect for daily practice at home and useful for all ages!  Article: https://physical-therapy.us/pursed-lip-breathing-exercise/  📌 Subscribe to Mobile Physiotherapy for more physiotherapy exercises, breathing techniques, and lung health tips.  #PursedLipBreathing #BreathingExercise #MobilePhysiotherapy #COPDRelief #AsthmaRelief #LungHealth #PhysiotherapyAtHome #ShortnessOfBreath #BreathingTips

Transcript

00:00Hello and welcome back to Mobile Physiotherapy, your trusted source for physiotherapy tips and

00:05home-based exercises. In today's video, we'll be learning a simple yet powerful technique called

00:11pursed lip breathing, a must-know exercise for anyone dealing with shortness of breath,

00:15asthma, COPD, or anxiety. Pursed lip breathing is a breathing technique that helps improve the

00:21way air moves in and out of your lungs. It slows your breathing rate, keeps your airways open

00:26longer, and helps you gain more control over your breath. How to do pursed lip breathing? Here's

00:31how to do it. Step 1. Sit comfortably with your back straight and shoulders relaxed. Step 2. Inhale

00:37slowly through your nose for about 2 seconds, just like you're smelling something pleasant. Step 3.

00:44Purse your lips, as if you're going to whistle. Step 4. Exhale slowly and gently through your pursed lips

00:49for about 4 seconds. Imagine you're blowing out a candle without making the flame flicker.

00:54Benefits of pursed lip breathing. Purse lip breathing may look simple, but it has proven

01:00health benefits, especially for people with respiratory conditions. Let's break them down,

01:05improves oxygen exchange. It helps more oxygen reach your lungs and bloodstream, making breathing

01:10more efficient, keeps airways open longer. Exhaling slowly through pursed lips prevents your airways from

01:16collapsing too quickly, especially important for people with COPD. Reduces shortness of breath.

01:22It slows down your breathing rate and helps you feel less panicked when you're breathless.

01:27Promotes relaxation, used regularly. It can calm your nervous system, perfect for stress, anxiety,

01:33or even after a workout. Helps during physical activity. Doing this while walking or climbing

01:38stairs helps you breathe more steadily and conserve energy. When to use pursed lip breathing. You can use

01:45this technique during physical activity. When feeling anxious. When experiencing shortness

01:50of breath. As a daily practice to improve your breathing efficiency. Quick recap. Inhale through

01:56your nose. 2 seconds. Purse your lips. Exhale through pursed lips. 4 seconds. Repeat for 5 to 10 rounds.

02:032 to 3 times a day. Purse lip breathing is a small exercise that can make a big difference in your lung

02:08health and quality of life. Start slow, practice daily, and let your breath guide you to better

02:14health. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Mobile Physio for more practical physiotherapy tips

02:20you can do at home.

Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise | Improve Lung Health & Breathe Better | Mobile Physio

Category

Transcript

Be the first to comment

Recommended