Coronavirus India: Do this exercise to make your lungs healthier
Rajan Nath
May 20th 2021 01:47 PM --
Updated:
May 20th 2021 01:54 PM
Breath Holding exercise for Lungs: The second wave of coronavirus in India has seen a huge rise in the demand for supplemental oxygen. The Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Dr. VK Paul observed that breathlessness has been the most common symptom in this wave, leading in turn to a greater need for oxygen.
How does Breath Holding Exercise help the Lungs?
How to Do Breath Holding Exercise?
- Sit straight and keep your hands on your thighs
- Open your mouth and suck in as much air as you can to fill your chest
- Close your lips tightly
- Hold your breath for as long as you can
- Check how many seconds you can hold your breath
- Patients can practice once an hour and gradually try and increase the breath-holding time. Those with a breath-holding time of 25 seconds and above are considered to be safe.