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Do breathing exercises work?

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justme123

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Has anyone seen a difference in your breathing after doing breathing exercises? I really would like to improve my capacity, but I struggle to 'stick with' exercises over a long period of time. I usually start really motivated but after a few days I lose interest. But if someone had experiences with the breath exercises actually helping, then I think I would be more motivated.

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04/05/2023 at 2:46 PM

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Hi @justme123

How are you doing today?

This is a very interesting discussion topic. I think with all exercises, the more you do them, the better you get. But let me tag a few members who may have some more detailed experiences that relates to this topic.

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Do you regularly do breathing exercises? Do they seem to increase you lung capacity? Do you find your emphysema is better?

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Lizzi from the Carenity team

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Do breathing exercises work? https://www.carenity.us/forum/emphysema/living-with-emphysema/breathing-exercisesdo-they-work-5206 2023-04-05 14:46:10

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04/17/2023 at 6:56 PM

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I was diagnosed with emphysema about eight years ago. My pulmonologist prescribed breathing exercises and I also came up with some of my own that he now also prescribes to other patients. They have helped greatly as, according to him, I should have been on home oxygen by now, lugging around a tank of some sort, but the exercises have kept me from that. So, absolutely yes - breathing exercises have helped greatly.

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Do breathing exercises work? https://www.carenity.us/forum/emphysema/living-with-emphysema/breathing-exercisesdo-they-work-5206 2023-04-17 18:56:16

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