Guest guest Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Has anyone tried any variations on the pursed lip breathing and found techniques that work better? I have been experimenting to find the best way to get my oxygen sat level up when it drops. I have found one method that works well for me, but would be interested in hearing other members experiences. My best variation comes from my experiences swimming. I breathe in through my nose, hold my breath to a count of two and then exhale through pursed lips to a count of 3-6, 3-8 or 3-10 and then breathe in through my nose again to repeat. It is similar to what I do when I do a surface dive. It 'seems' to bring my sat level up and pulse rate down. I don't force anything and simply accept what I can do. Another variation comes from my experiences playing in band. I imagine myself as a trumpet / coronet player who is breathing in through the nose, but unlike Sachmo, I do not puff my cheeks as I blow out. I have also incorporated some stretches with the breathing (thinking I am giving my lungs more space to expand). On inhale I reach up or alternately off to the sides. I then exhale through pursed lips and bring my arms back in to my body. I have no group test results to back it up, but the best one for me is the surface diving variation. Has anyone else got any observations to share? I also notice that sitting up in a straight back chair is better than a sofa or lounge chair and having a fan blowing gently toward my face also helps. Stefani ILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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