5 breathing exercises COVID+ patients can do to boost oxygen supply
Lungs are one of the most vital organs of the human body, responsible for the respiration of the human body. To maintain the whole body healthy, you must follow an exercise schedule to keep your lungs and respiratory part healthy, especially while fighting against diseases like Coronavirus. It can drastically reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the body.
Covid-19 appears to be closely associated with SARS Virus which was reported back in 2007. Just like SARS Virus, even Corona had a terrible impact on the respiratory tract of humans which begin with symptoms like mild-flu. Not only it has brutal impact but also cause death due to ARDS and Pneumonia
It is always good to keep your lungs ready to fight such viruses by taking the help of yoga and another physical exercise. People prone to COVID-19 may experience conditions like pneumonia. These exercises will help in increasing the lung capacity, and it is more important in case of your lungs are filled with fluid and mucus, making it even harder to breathe.
Pursed lip breathing:
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Start doing this exercise to increase oxygen intake and open up the airways. In addition, this exercise will improve lung health if performed several times.
- Relax in a seated position
- Breathe in slowly
- Before exhaling, purse your lips, such as blowing out a candle.
- Keep your lips pursed and slowly exhale the air.
- Try to hold and exhale slowly.
- Repeat several times.
Qigong belly breathing
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It is known as Diaphragmatic breathing and belly breathing exercise. The exercise gradually helps in improving functions of the diaphragm, lung capacity, and smooth breathing.
- Free your face, neck, jaw, and shoulder muscles.
- Keep your back straight.
- Start breathing normally.
- Place one hand on the lower abdomen and another on the chest.
- Breathe slowly and fill your chest and ribs with air.
- Your stomach should be expanded outward against your hand and exhale.
Yawn to a Smile
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Yawn to a smile is the process of exercise that gradually opens up the muscles and helps in the functioning of the diaphragm.
- Sit straight and stretch arms up to shoulder height.
- Stretch your arm to the height of your shoulder and open your mouth wide like yawning.
- After this, put your arms on rest and simultaneously turn your yawn into a smile.
Humming while exhaling
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Chanting OM or humming while releasing breath from the body can be good for the health of the lungs.
- Sit upright with a straight back.
- Take a posture in which you put your hands on the sides of your lower abdomen.
- Keep your lips closed and rest your tongue.
- Breathe deeply and slowly via your nose.
- Keep your body relaxed.
- Inhale till you feel your lungs are full and then exhale while humming.
- Keep your lips closed and inhale and exhale via the nose; repeat this process multiple times.
Pranayama
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Pranayama is one of the most popular exercises of the lungs that help improve health. It focuses on improving immunity, lung capacity, etc.
- Sit in padamaaasan, which means cross your legs.
- Try extending your body a little.
- Inhale until the spine stretches and then slowly exhales.
- Try to hold your breath and exhale slowly; repeat this exercise at least 8 to 10 times.
These are some of the best Coronavirus breathing exercises. This exercise will help in improving lung capacity, immunity and boost strength.
