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Pursed-Lip Breathing
Slow the breath down
Rounds
10
Ready when you are
Pursed-lip breathing keeps your airways open longer by breathing out slowly through gently pursed lips, as if cooling a hot drink. Breathe in for 2 and out for 4. It naturally slows the breath and eases shortness of breath.
When to use it
Helpful when you feel breathless, during light exertion, or whenever your breathing feels fast and you want to slow it down.
Benefits
- Slows the pace of your breathing
- Relieves feelings of breathlessness
- Keeps airways open longer
- Helps you feel more in control
How to do it
- 1Relax your shoulders and neck
- 2Breathe in through your nose for 2 seconds
- 3Purse your lips as if to whistle
- 4Breathe out gently through pursed lips for 4 seconds