Deep breathing & coughing exercises to help lungs (cross-posting from GD)
(The OP there: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213057252 )
A lot of DUers are older, which puts us at greater risk of pneumonia if we catch Covid-19.
But there are some simple exercises that can help improve lung function, which most people aren't aware of unless they've already had problems with lung function, or have been taught to do these to reduce risk of pneumonia after surgery.
I hope it's okay to post about these here in GD, since this is the most active forum.
You can find lots of info online, including videos, but here are a couple of links to start:
From the American Lung Association:
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/protecting-your-lungs/breathing-exercises.html
From the University of Maryland's Baltimore Washington Medical Center:
https://www.umms.org/bwmc/health-services/lung-health/copd/treatment/breathing-exercises
Some sites recommend the use of a spirometer to help with breathing exercises. That isn't necessary, but if you want to get one, many are available for under $15.
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