Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Pursed Lip Breathing
- Structure
- 2 counts in (nose), 4 counts out through pursed lips (like blowing a candle).
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Creates back-pressure, keeping small airways open longer; Downregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 5-10 min (Improves ventilation efficiency).
- Best For
- Shortness of breath, exercise recovery.
- Good If Combined With
- Gentle walking, post-workout cooling down.
- Source / Origin
- Pulmonary rehabilitation medicine
- Intensity & Safety
- Low. Highly recommended by doctors.
- Official Website
- lung.org
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EMST (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training)
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Strengthens the muscles involved in coughing and swallowing; Upregulating.
CART (Capnometry-Assisted Respiratory Training)
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
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Buteyko Reduced Volume
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
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