Re: Re: Breathing techniques

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Bruce ... taking something before the PFT sounds like a wise decision.

I need to start using that Plex exerciser again and I will. I put it away so I don't have so much "disease" equipment all over the house (when I'm in a 'cleaning mode'). Then I forget it.

So I took it out of the drawer and will begin using it daily...

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Breathing techniques>>>> Has anyone tried any variations on the pursed lip breathing andfound techniques that work better? I have been experimenting to find thebest way to get my oxygen sat level up when it drops. I have found onemethod that works well for me, but would be interested in hearing othermembers experiences. My best variation comes from my experiencesswimming. I breathe in through my nose, hold my breath to a count of twoand then exhale through pursed lips to a count of 3-6, 3-8 or 3-10 andthen breathe in through my nose again to repeat. It is similar to what Ido when I do a surface dive. It 'seems' to bring my sat level up andpulse rate down. I don't force anything and simply accept what I can do.Another variation comes from my experiences playing in band. I imaginemyself as a trumpet / coronet player who is breathing in through thenose, but unlike Sachmo, I do not puff my cheeks as I blow out. I havealso incorporated some stretches with the breathing (thinking I amgiving my lungs more space to expand). On inhale I reach up oralternately off to the sides. I then exhale through pursed lips andbring my arms back in to my body. I have no group test results to backit up, but the best one for me is the surface diving variation. Hasanyone else got any observations to share? I also notice that sitting upin a straight back chair is better than a sofa or lounge chair andhaving a fan blowing gently toward my face also helps.>> Stefani> ILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, SleepApnea 4/2009>