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#Breathingdifficulties may persist in the #Postrecoveryphase of #COVID19 as well...one of the major complain!!

#WHO has recommended certain #breathingpositions and #exercises that might help to relieve #breathlessness.

Lemme know if this was of any help👍👇

#covidcapsules
#BreathingPositions

1.#Highsidelying:
Prop up a number of pillows on the bed
Lie on your side with your head placed on the topmost pillow.
Head and neck should be properly supported with your knees to remain bent.
2. #Forwardleansitting:
Sit on a chair,lean gently and slightly forward to rest your arms on your lap.
If you have a table in front of you, then you can lean forwards from the waist to rest your head and neck on the table with the help of a pillow or cushion if needed.
3.#Forwardleanstanding:
Stand in front of a stable surface, like a windowsill, and lean forward. Your arms should be resting on a stable surface.
4. #Backwardleanstanding:
Lean your back against a wall with your arms on your side.
Your feet should be slightly apart from each other and placed a foot away from the wall, with your knees bent.
Few #BreathingTechniques or exercises you can practice to both relax and relieve shortness of breath as recommended by #WHO

#BreathingTechniques

1.#ControlledBreathing

Sit in a comfortable position with one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach.
Slowly breathe in through your nose
(or mouth, if that’s easier) and
breath out through your mouth.

Use as little effort as possible and just focus on making your breathing slow, relaxed and smooth
2. #PacedBreathing

Useful when you’re engaging in an activity which makes you more breathless, like walking, climbing stairs, etc.
Break down the activity into smaller parts to make them easier to carry out without feeling excessively breathless.

#BreathIn before starting the activity, #BreatheOut while making the effort in the activity, take a break from the activity and repeat.
❌🙅When you should NOT assume these positions and techniques :
1.feeling nauseous
2.blood in your phlegm
3.feel dizzy
4.acid reflux or heartburn
#Breathingexercise

1.#Bellybreathing:

Sit comfortably in a chair/floor.Back should be upright but supported.
Now place one hand on your chest tummy, the other on your. As you breathe in through the nose,feel the l hand on your tummy rising.
Breathe out through you mouth and observe the hand on your tummy returning to its original spot. Breathe comfortably.
2.#Tracer_a_rectangle:

Helps you regularise your breathing by getting into an easy rhythm. Start by finding a small rectangle in your room- a computer monitor, television screen or window frame will do.
Breathe in as you move you
gaze from one end of the shorter side of the rectangle to the other end.

Breathe out as you look down the long side of the rectangle. Do this for one or two minutes or until your breathing becomes more rhythmic.

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