with emphysema how shoud I excersise?
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I would consult a physical therapist.\nOtherwise try these.\n\nSome simple exercises can improve your breathing if you have emphysema or another chronic lung disorder. They help you control the emptying of your lungs by using your abdominal muscles. Do them two to four times daily.\n\nDiaphragmatic breathing\nTo perform this type of breathing exercise, take these steps:\n\nLie on your back with your head and knees supported by pillows. Begin by breathing in and out slowly and smoothly in a rhythmic pattern. Relax. \nPlace your fingertips on your abdomen, just below the base of your rib cage. As you inhale slowly, you should feel your diaphragm lifting your hand. \nPractice pushing your abdomen against your hand as your chest becomes filled with air. Make sure your chest remains motionless. Try this while inhaling through your mouth and counting slowly to three. Then purse your lips and exhale through your mouth while counting slowly to six. \nPractice diaphragmatic breathing on your back until you can take 10 to 15 consecutive breaths in one session without tiring. Then practice it on one side and then on the other. Progress to doing the exercise while sitting erect in a chair, standing up, walking and finally, climbing stairs.\n\nPursed-lip breathing\nTry the diaphragmatic breathing exercises with your lips pursed as you exhale, that is, with your lips puckered — the flow of air should make a soft "sssss" sound. Inhale deeply through your mouth and exhale. Repeat 10 times at each session.\n\nDeep-breathing exercise\nWhile sitting or standing, pull your elbows firmly backward as you inhale deeply. Hold the breath in, with your chest arched, for a count to five, and then force the air out by contracting your abdominal muscles. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
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hi. allow me to share with you a couple of  highly effective yoga techniques which a am sure will do u a whole lot of good. \nthe two exercices or "PRANAYAM" as they r widely known, not only cures respiratory illnesses but also takes care of exceessive weigt gain, eyesight and also heart ailments in many patients. people have understood the benefits within weeks of starting these exercises, and i beleive u will 2.\n\n1. sit with an erct posture on the ground. both legs crossed. this is the common position in all yogic asanas. then take a deep breath. this should then be forcefully expelled from your nose by applying force on your stomach. follow this action continuously @ 2/sec. in the beginning do only 30 reps at a stretch. then rest for a while. restart and repeat the cyle for 5-10 times. do not exert yourself. you will succeed gradually. as ur capacity increases do these sets for 10-15 mins daily, increasing the reps and sets accrdng 2 ur convinience\n\n2. after the first exercise, relax. and do this one slowly. inhale air deeply from left nostril while holding the other closed with the thumb of the right hand. after completing the inhalation close the left nostril with right mid finger and exale slowly from the right nostril. follow this with an  inhale from the right and exale from the left using fingers as mentioned. do this task for 10-15 mmins daily.\n\nnote. these exercises need to be done on an empty stomach. so it is important that u havent eaten anything 3-4 hrs prior to doing these exercise. hence early morning is the best time to perform yoga. 1/2 na hour will put u enroute to a life of healthy living
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A few slow, deep breaths.  Get that oxygen moving in your brain.  Breathe normally & fully.  When we tense up, we tend to inhale quickly & lightly.  Also, try walking around a little bit to get the body less tense.  If you can get some privacy for a couple minutes, try stretching your legs & arms a little. Bending at the waist to touch your toes can let go of tension too.
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I would need to know what you are already using.  There are several inhalers and nebulizer meds & oral meds that work singularly and in combination to enhance better air exchange.  In saying this, your physician knows you best, knows your lungs, your heart, your weight/nutrition....\n\nA person can live for many years even with advanced emphysema.  It depends on many things including the over all condition of the person, nutrition, environment, ability to exercise on some level, emotional strength...etc.  \n\nIf you are not involved in an exercise class, see if your hospital can recommend one specifically for people with chronic lung disease.  Building up your accessory muscles may go a long way to enhancing better gas exchange in your lungs.  Good nutrition is a must....small, frequent NUTRITIOUS food/meals.  \nYou need to keep yourself from getting respiratory illnesses, so be selfish about keeping your environment safe.....WASH your hands before eating, after shaking hands with others, handling money etc.  If you get sick...GET to your physician PRONTO.  \nI wish I had magic answers for you, but I don't.  Your daily routines should be done to maintain and enhance your quality of life....much of this will come from common sense, good medical care and compliance.....and a great attitude for life and living.
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don't smoke, do breathing excercises, run regularly, and just try to stay healthy
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Simply, breathe more. The more and longer you expand and contract your lungs...the more they will "work out". For lung capacity...try holding your breath underwater. Ive been doing it for about 5 years and Im up to about 45 seconds.
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You are in shape if you can do mild exercise without getting winded or fatigued.that means walk 2 flights of stairs, or walk a half mile. or other exercises
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If you are gasping for breath when you work out you are over doing it and you are not training correctly to the best of your ability you should be exercising at a rate that is comfortable and one that you feel you could hold a conversation whilst doing.  You need to be using the aerobic system this is where you use the oxygen you breathe in to transport oxygen around the body to the muscles being used the system that you are most probably using is the anaerobic system this is where the oxygen that you are taking in is only going to the organs so the muscles have to use reserves of the glucose that is stored in your liver this means your ability to burn fat is not as good and your muscles will get a build up of lactic acid which will make you sore If you feel "the burn" as they say then this is wrong. It is better to stay at a steady pace for longer that it is to increase too fast. Anyway the best technique to breathe is in through your nose and out through your mouth.
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Q. What is Emphysema?\nFAQ\n\nFrom Stacey Lloyd,\nYour Guide to Lung Diseases.\n\nA.\n\nEmphysema is a lung disease in which the walls of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs fracture or burst. As these alveoli break, the remaining alveoli become enlarged to make up for the loss. This results in a fewer number of alveoli, with many enlarged. \nWhen alveoli are enlarged, they loose their elasticity. A loss of elasticity in the alveoli results in the inability to eliminate air from the lungs. Therefore, patients must use force (energy) to expel this air. \n\nFurthermore, the loss of elasticity in the lungs affects the smaller bronchial tubes. To push air out of the bronchial tubes, a higher pressure must be developed inside the chest. \n\nThis higher pressure tends to collapse the smaller bronchial tubes, making it even more difficult to empty air from the alveoli. \nCoughing becomes very difficult and ineffective in expelling mucus, leaving the lungs more susceptible to lung infections, such as pneumonia. \n\n( http://lungdiseases.about.com/od/emphysema/f/emphysema_expl.htm )\n\nWhat causes emphysema?\nEmphysema can be caused by one or a combination of these things:\n\nCigarette smoking: Most cases of emphsyema are caused by cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoke reaches deep into the lungs and causes permanent damage. If you have emphysema from cigarettes, the best way to stop your lung damage is to quit smoking as soon as possible. It's never too late to quit smoking. \nAlpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency: Some people have emphsyema because of a rare genetic disorder called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency. People with Alpha-1 are missing an enzyme that protects their lungs. Some people with Alpha-1 deficiency get emphysema without ever having smoked. Other people get emphsyema from the combination of smoking and having Alpha-1 deficiency. \nAir pollution: There is some evidence that air pollution can contribute to people getting emphysema, especially if the person also smokes. ( http://www.lung.ca/diseases-maladies/a-z/emphysema-emphyseme/index_e.php#causes )
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Emphysema falls under the umbrella term of "COPD", which stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Other diseases that fall under this umbrella include asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc. \n\nWhen one's breathing is comprimised, that means that they are not getting enough oxygen into their body's tissues. That, in turn, can make the heart try to compensate by working harder to provide more oxygen. So, sometimes this can cause pain for a number of reasons. The alveoli in the lungs of a person with emphysema are not working properly, the heart may be overworking and the nerves may be more hypersensitive to messages of pain.\n\nHowever, if you are concerned, because he has had unremitting chest/neck/arm pain for 3 years, than I think that it is perfectly reasonable to see a cardiologist for an opinion regarding his heart.\n\nI hope this helps.
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Ohhhh, could be emphysema maybe.... go get checked out!
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I live in Texas and my lungs still give me fits.\n\nI don't know if there is a state that is easier on us.\nWhen you have COPD there's all kind of triggers out there.\n\nIf you aren't already a member --go to COPD International and ask this question.
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hi. allow me to share with you a couple of  highly effective yoga techniques which a am sure will do u a whole lot of good. \nthe two exercices or "PRANAYAM" as they r widely known, not only cures respiratory illnesses but also takes care of exceessive weigt gain, eyesight and also heart ailments in many patients. people have understood the benefits within weeks of starting these exercises, and i beleive u will 2.\n\n1. sit with an erct posture on the ground. both legs crossed. this is the common position in all yogic asanas. then take a deep breath. this should then be forcefully expelled from your nose by applying force on your stomach. follow this action continuously @ 2/sec. in the beginning do only 30 reps at a stretch. then rest for a while. restart and repeat the cyle for 5-10 times. do not exert yourself. you will succeed gradually. as ur capacity increases do these sets for 10-15 mins daily, increasing the reps and sets accrdng 2 ur convinience\n\n2. after the first exercise, relax. and do this one slowly. inhale air deeply from left nostril while holding the other closed with the thumb of the right hand. after completing the inhalation close the left nostril with right mid finger and exale slowly from the right nostril. follow this with an  inhale from the right and exale from the left using fingers as mentioned. do this task for 10-15 mmins daily.\n\nnote. these exercises need to be done on an empty stomach. so it is important that u havent eaten anything 3-4 hrs prior to doing these exercise. hence early morning is the best time to perform yoga. 1/2 na hour will put u enroute to a life of healthy living\n\n\nleg raises while lying down and twisting exercises also form an essential part of yoga. but i am sure u must be knowing that already. the pranayam is as na effective substitute for overweight/obese people, or those suffering fro joint aches who cant afford to do cardiovascular workouts.
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All of the herbs that have been covered in bronchitis (above) are also applicable with emphysema. Particular remedies such as elcampane and comfrey root that help to clear sputum should be considered. Also the herbs recommended for asthma (above) are also recommended to tone the lungs.\n\nThe following herbal mixture would be worth trying especially if there is a persistent cough.\n\n2 parts mouse ear \n1 part sundew \n1 part coltsfoot \n1 part thyme \n1 part white horehound \nCombine the herbs and using 2 teaspoons of the herb mix place into a cup and pour on boiling water. Allow this to stand for 10-15 minutes. When the tea has cooled strain it and drink it.
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Do cardio exercise. Walking is fine.
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concentrate on your breathing. its the same thing as holding your breath but more effective
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not if you have a cold. i have a cold and it's awful...........plus when your conjested don't excersise........you need to breathe right