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How do I rehab my lungs? I am very short of breath at the slightest exertion and I make horrible wheezing sounds gasping for air.

Asked by KAVITA MISHRA ·

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Answered by SecondMedic Expert

Pulmonologist · Respiratory/Chest Medicine

Rehabbing your lungs is an important goal, and one that you can achieve with the right tools, techniques, and lifestyle changes. The most effective way to rehab your lungs is by improving your breathing technique and building up the strength in your respiratory muscles through regular exercise. To begin rehabbing your lungs, it's important to start slowly. If you try too much too quickly or don't progress properly, you could make matters worse instead of better.

Additionally, following a few tips will help repair any damage done to your lungs and improve airflow:
1) Make sure you're getting enough fluids - drink eight glasses of water per day - as hydration helps lubricate the airways which reduces wheezing;
2)Ditch bad habits like smoking cigarettes which have an adverse effect on lung health;
3) Do deep-breathing exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing for a few minutes every day;
4) Take up regular physical activities such as walking or jogging - these help increase oxygen uptake dramatically which leads to improved lung function over time;
5) Monitor the air quality in the room where you exercise or sleep since pollutants can worsen asthma symptoms over time;
6) Consider adding nutritional supplements containing antioxidants (such as vitamins A & C), omega fatty acids (EPA & DHA), NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), AstraGin® etc., as these nutrients have been shown to support healthy pulmonary functioning.*

Following this advice may be difficult at first but it really does work if practiced consistently over time! With patience and dedication in rehabbing your lungs, soon enough you will enjoy experiencing effortless respiration even during light exertion!

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