World Asthma Day The first Tuesday of the month of May is celebrated every year and marks the purpose of spreading awareness about asthma and improving the health status of the afflicted individuals. This year, May 6 will be seen as World Asthma Day and the subject for the same is better breathing and better life. Although this chronic condition of the lungs requires medical treatment, some breathing exercises can definitely help the supplement of prescription drugs and patients effectively manage their symptoms. Dr. Harish Bhatia, Founder Director of Rebreth Clinic, Senior Chest Specialist and Director and Head Department of Responors Medicine with MGS Hospital shares with Zee News Digital, Breathe Exercise how to help asthma patients:
Importance of breathing practice
The condition of chronic respiration, inflammation and narrowing the airways, makes it difficult to breathe. Asthma attack can occur with some heavy symptoms such as sound, cough, chest tightness, etc., here is the role of exercise to strengthen lungs, relieve anxiety and improve the flow of oxygen in the lungs, thus help asthma patients.
Breathing technology for asthma
1. Diaphragm breathing (stomach breath) – This method involves deep breathing through the nose, allowing the stomach to grow instead of chest. This promotes complete oxygen exchange and reduces breathing attempts, especially during mild asthma.
how to do it
● Sit or lie down comfortably.
● Breathe through your nose, which can increase your stomach.
● Gently exhale through pure lips while allowing the stomach fall.
● Repeat for 5-10 minutes per day.
2. Ripe -Lip Breathe – This technique helps to keep the airways open for a long time, improve airflow and reduce respiratory discomfort.
how to do it
● For 2 seconds, inhale slowly through the nose.
● Gently exhale through pure lips (such as flying candles) for 4 seconds.
● Practice during activities that cause respiratory discomfort.
3. Beuteco Breathing Technology – This technique is specifically designed for patients suffering from asthma and focuses on nasal breathing and respiratory control. The purpose of this method is to reduce the hypervantitation of the lungs and improve the level of carbon dioxide in it.
4. Papworth Method – It includes breathing as well as relaxation exercises, thus enable proper breathing through the nose and diaphragm.
Caution word: Although these exercises can enable asthma management, they are not replacement for prescription drugs or inhalers. Also before starting any exercise rule, consult your healthcare professional.
conclusion
This World Asthma Day, we all come together to understand that although there can be no cure in this situation, you can manage it effectively with some tips and most importantly is exercising a breathing. When you involve medical exercises in your daily regime as well as your daily prescribed medicines, you can help patients to breathe more easily and become more comfortable with this condition.
