3 breathing techniques for COPD \\ Pursed lip breathing, PEP Buddy, Diaphragmatic breathing
Summary
TLDRThis video script teaches breathing techniques for COPD patients to enhance lung capacity and control. It emphasizes deep breathing, prolonged exhalation, slowed breathing rate, and mindful breathing to reduce anxiety. Three techniques are covered: pursed lip breathing, using a PEP buddy device for controlled exhalation, and diaphragmatic breathing for deep lung expansion. Practiced during rest and exertion, these methods aim to improve breath control and daily functioning.
Takeaways
- 🌬️ Deep Breathing: Maximize lung capacity by taking deep breaths.
- 💨 Prolonged Exhalation: Ensure complete emptying of stale air from the lungs.
- 🐢 Slow Breathing: Lower the breathing rate to avoid anxiety and improve lung emptying.
- 🧘♂️ Mindful Breathing: Develop a sense of control and focus on breaths to manage anxiety.
- 👄 Purse Lip Breathing: Inhale through the nose and exhale through pursed lips to control breaths.
- 🏃♂️ Practice During Activity: Apply breathing techniques while sitting, walking, or exerting to improve breath control.
- 🔄 PEP Buddy Device: Use a lightweight, portable, hands-free device to assist with breathing exercises.
- 👶 Diaphragmatic Breathing: Engage the diaphragm for deep belly breaths, reversing the typical chest movement.
- 🤲 Hand Placement: Place one hand on the chest and one on the belly to monitor proper diaphragmatic breathing.
- 🧘♀️ Stress Reduction: Practice diaphragmatic breathing during moments of stress for relaxation.
Q & A
What are the four goals of the breathing techniques for people with COPD?
-The four goals are: 1) Deep breathing to maximize lung capacity, 2) Prolonging exhalation to empty stale air from the lungs, 3) Slowing down the breathing rate to avoid anxiety and ensure full lung emptying, and 4) Developing a sense of control and mindfulness over breaths.
What is pursed-lip breathing and how does it help COPD patients?
-Pursed-lip breathing is a technique where you breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth with lips pursed as if blowing soap bubbles. It helps slow down exhalation, reduces shortness of breath, and provides a sense of breath control.
How can practicing pursed-lip breathing benefit COPD patients during exertion?
-Practicing pursed-lip breathing during exertion can help COPD patients maintain breath control, reduce the sensation of breathlessness, and potentially delay the onset of shortness of breath.
What is the PEP buddy device and how does it assist with breathing techniques?
-The PEP buddy is a lightweight, portable, hands-free device designed to help with breathing techniques in COPD. It provides back pressure when exhaling through it, which slows down exhalation and breathing rate, and helps focus on breathing.
How should one use the PEP buddy device for effective breathing?
-To use the PEP buddy, place it in your mouth, breathe in through the nose, and out through the device while creating a seal with your lips to generate back pressure. This helps slow down exhalation and breathing rate.
What is diaphragmatic breathing and why is it beneficial for COPD patients?
-Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as deep belly breathing, involves using the diaphragm muscle to draw the belly out during inhalation while keeping the chest stable. It allows for deeper, more efficient breaths and can help maximize lung capacity.
How can diaphragmatic breathing help with stress and relaxation?
-Diaphragmatic breathing can help with stress and relaxation by promoting slow, deep breaths that stimulate the body's relaxation response, reduce stress, and increase feelings of calmness.
What is the key difference between normal breathing and diaphragmatic breathing?
-In normal breathing, the chest rises and the belly sucks in during inhalation. In diaphragmatic breathing, the chest remains stable while the belly moves outward during inhalation, indicating diaphragm use.
How can COPD patients practice diaphragmatic breathing effectively?
-COPD patients can practice diaphragmatic breathing by placing a hand on the chest and one on the belly, focusing on letting the belly move out during inhalation while keeping the chest still, and exhaling slowly.
What are some situations where COPD patients might apply these breathing techniques?
-COPD patients might apply these techniques during rest, when exerting themselves, after physical activity, during moments of stress, and whenever they need to improve breath control and lung capacity.
How can mindful breathing help COPD patients manage anxiety?
-Mindful breathing helps COPD patients manage anxiety by promoting focus on the breath, which can slow down the breathing rate, reduce stress, and provide a sense of control over their breathing pattern.
Outlines
🌬️ Breathing Techniques for COPD
This paragraph introduces breathing techniques designed for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to enhance lung capacity and control. The goal is to achieve deep breathing, prolong exhalation, slow the breathing rate, and develop a sense of control over breathing. Three techniques are discussed: pursed lip breathing, using a device called 'PEP Buddy', and diaphragmatic or deep belly breathing. Pursed lip breathing involves inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth with pursed lips. The 'PEP Buddy' is a lightweight, portable, hands-free device that helps slow down exhalation and breathing rate. Diaphragmatic breathing focuses on using the diaphragm to take deep breaths, which results in the chest remaining stable while the belly expands.
💪 Maximizing Lung Function with PEP Buddy
The second paragraph emphasizes the benefits of using the 'PEP Buddy' device to gain better control over breathing. It is suggested as a personal breathing coach that can be used throughout the day for mindful breathing and to achieve a better breathing rhythm. The device can be particularly helpful during exertion or after physical activity when shortness of breath is experienced. The paragraph concludes by encouraging the practice of these techniques to maximize lung function and get the most out of daily activities.
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Keywords
💡COPD
💡Deep Breathing
💡Exhalation
💡Breathing Rate
💡Mindful Breathing
💡Pursed Lip Breathing
💡PEP Buddy
💡Diaphragmatic Breathing
💡Lung Capacity
💡Anxiety
💡Breath Control
Highlights
Learn breathing techniques for COPD to maximize lung ability and control breath.
Four goals of breathing techniques: deep breathing, prolong exhalation, slow down rate, and control anxiety.
Breathing technique 1: Pursed lip breathing, inhale through nose, exhale through mouth.
Practice pursed lip breathing while sitting and during exertion for breath control.
Introducing PEP buddy, a lightweight, portable, hands-free breathing device for COPD.
Use PEP buddy to slow down exhalation and breathing rate, enhancing breath control.
Apply PEP buddy during exertion or after for better breathing rhythm.
Breathing technique 2: Diaphragmatic breathing, using the diaphragm muscle for deep breaths.
Reverse the normal chest rise and belly suck-in pattern for diaphragmatic breathing.
Practice diaphragmatic breathing to keep chest stable and belly out during inhalation.
Use hand placement to monitor chest and belly movement during diaphragmatic breathing.
Breathing technique 3: Practice mindful breathing to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Apply these techniques for better lung function and daily life control.
Gain breath control and maximize lung ability through PEP buddy and personal breathing techniques.
These techniques help manage anxiety and improve overall COPD management.
Transcripts
now let's learn some breathing
techniques for people with COPD to
maximize your lung ability and also give
you a sense of breath control there are
four things we are trying to achieve
with these breathing techniques first is
we want to have deep breathing so that
you can maximally utilize your lung
second is to prolong your exhalation so
that you can breathe all the way out and
empty out all the stale air in the lungs
third is to slow down your breathing
rate that's very important so that you
can again empty out your lungs and don't
become anxious
and fourth is to have a sense of control
and be mindful of your breaths so again
if you develop anxiety being mindful
will help you control and slow down your
breathing rate now there are three
techniques I'm gonna teach you in this
video one is personally breathing
then it's breathing using our new device
pep buddy and third one is diaphragmatic
breathing or deep belly breathing now
let's practice these one by one firstly
breathing is a breathing technique
that's commonly applied by COPD patients
and taught in pulmonary hair programs as
well you're going to breathe in through
the nose and breathe out through the
mouth by pursing your lips as if you're
blowing soap bubbles
so let's practice this little bit you're
going to breathe in through the nose and
maybe take a couple of seconds to
breathe in and then slowly breathe out
by bursting your lips and doing this
with me let's do this
now practice this while you're sitting
around and practice this certainly when
you are exerting and walking around and
hopefully this will give you more sense
of breath control and would not make you
short of breath so soon now let's learn
how to use pep body to apply better
breathing techniques in COPD this device
is specially designed so it's
lightweight it's portable and it's
hands-free so you can use it while
you're sitting around you can hang
around it around your neck all day so
it's easy to access and then you can use
it during exertion or after exertion to
get breath control what you're going to
do is put this device in your mouth
breathe in through the nose and out
through Peabody and when you're
breathing out you'll make a seal with
your lips that will give you a little
bit back pressure just like per slip
breathing it's going to help you slow
down your exhalation and slow down your
breathing rate and help you focus on
breathing so now let's practice this
now you can apply this while you're
sitting around to practice mindful
breathing and get in a better rhythm of
breathing and also apply this when
you're walking around and when you're
short of breath or after your exertions
there are different ways people find it
useful so try it out yourself
a third useful technique that you should
learn is diaphragmatic breathing or deep
belly breathing
our diaphragm is the muscle that
separates either chest and our belly
normally when we breathe if I take a
deep breath
my chest Rises right and when this
happens my belly gets sucked in now I
want to reverse that instead of my chest
rising and belly sucking in I want to
try opposite that keep my chest stable
and let my belly come out each time I
take a deep breath that's when I'm using
my diaphragm only and getting the
maximal deep breath my lungs can give me
so let's try this put a hand on your
chest and put hand on your belly so now
you can try and see which one is moving
and which one is not your goal is to get
your belly out and keep your chest
stable
take a deep breath
try to Exhale slowly so you can get the
full benefit of mindful breathing and
maybe you can also do your first lip
reading while doing so let's look from
the side
all right
again practice this when you are free
when you have a stressful moment and
when you want to relax a little bit I
hope these breathing techniques are
going to help you a lot to give you a
sense of breath control and maximize
your ability of the lungs so that you
can get most out of your day
gain better control of your breathing
through pep body your personal breathing
coach
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