Breathing exercises for bronchitis and pneumonia

The disease always has a negative effect on the well-being of a person, and if it is associated with the lungs, then it is difficult to breathe, coughing makes it difficult to live fully. In inflammatory diseases, the chest should be trained for faster recovery. However, it should be noted that respiratory gymnastics with bronchitis should be used in combination with medical treatment. Only the use of these methods together will help to recover faster.

Breathing exercises also help the body cope with pneumonia faster. During respiratory sessions and physiotherapy exercises, ventilation of the lung tissue is observed. For this reason, the human pulmonary system becomes able to cope with the main symptoms of the disease without complications and in a short time. Doctors also recommend using breathing exercises in conjunction with exercise therapy in order to avoid complications that in most cases are observed after completion of the active phase of the disease.

The correct conduct of breathing sessions leads to addiction to sharp breathing by the diaphragm. Thus, tissues affected by inflammation are saturated with oxygen continuously.

Contraindications

Despite the fact that in more cases, breathing exercises have a positive effect, but still there are contraindications that must be taken into account.

• if during gymnastics the condition worsened sharply, a fever arose, it is necessary to stop the session immediately;
• acute respiratory failure, dyspnea at rest;
• age less than 4 years;
• body temperature above 38 ° C;
• deviations in the functioning of the musculoskeletal system.

About diseases and disorders of the body must be checked with a doctor. If something is bothering you should go through a diagnosis.

Tasks of respiratory gymnastics

Breathing exercises help to cope with several tasks at the same time:

• the inflammatory process in the bronchi becomes less intense;
• blood circulation is stimulated;
• mucus and inflammatory secretions accumulated in the bronchi are excreted faster;
• the state of the immune system is strengthened;
• hemoglobin rises.

Breathing exercises for children

In children, immature respiratory muscles, which becomes the reason for the delayed elimination of sputum from the bronchi, respectively, the healing process can be very delayed. Breathing exercises for bronchitis for children is a very effective and safest way to treat.

The basics

Sessions of respiratory gymnastics in acute bronchitis, children should begin only after the inflammatory process has subsided. Basically, it is allowed to start breathing exercises on the 2-3rd day of treatment with medications.

The child should perform breathing exercises under the close attention of adults, it is also necessary to monitor the process of elimination of sputum after sessions. Begin classes with statistical exercises, and then add dynamic ones.

The position of the child during breathing exercises is determined by the general state of health. If you feel good, then gymnastics is recommended to be done in a standing position. If necessary, sessions can be carried out sitting or lying down.

In order to strengthen the immune system and respiratory muscles in a child with chronic bronchitis, it is recommended to do gymnastics not only during an exacerbation of the disease, but also at the time of remission.

According to the recommendations of specialists, it is better for the child to engage in breathing exercises in specialized groups, which are led by highly qualified specialists who can explain to the baby and his parents how to do each of the exercises correctly. Also, in more cases, the child is more interested in engaging in a group with children.

If it is not possible to attend special courses, then the parents of the child should prepare by independently studying the correctness of the exercises. Perform gymnastics should be with the child, motivating him to action.

Respiratory gymnastics according to Strelnikova

Strelnikova Alexandra Nikolaevna, who is the opera singer of the USSR, suffered from a heart disease, accompanied by constant suffocating attacks. Strelnikova was able to independently develop, and then test for herself, a set of breathing exercises that helps eliminate choking and relieve bronchospasm. The method of respiratory gymnastics Strelnikova with bronchitis passed clinical trials that confirmed effectiveness.

Initially, the Strelnikova exercise package was intended for patients with asthma and obstructive bronchitis, but the technique was effective in more diseases of the respiratory system:

• bronchitis of all origin;
• pneumonia;
• tonsillitis;
• inflammation of the sinuses and others.

Execution Rules

How to do it right?

1. Inhalation must be short, sharp and strong. If the patient inhales through the mouth, then the exhalation will be quiet and soft, and through the nose, on the contrary, intense and noisy.
2. You need to exhale slowly, smoothly.
3. During inspiration, movement should occur.

Exercises from the method Strelnikova

Strelnikova’s respiratory gymnastics technique for bronchitis contains a long list of different exercises. Of these, the most frequently used ones are recommended, which are recommended for everyone to know.

1. Palms. Recommended posture - sitting on a chair with a straight back or standing. The arms are bent at the elbows, and the palms are pointing away from you. Next, you need to take a noisy, active breath and at the same time clench your hands into fists. With a soft exhalation, unclench your fists. One approach includes 8 breaths and 8 breaths. The complex consists of 20 approaches.
2. Pogonchiki. Pose - sitting or standing. Feet should be kept together. Palms clenched into fists and put on a belt. While inhaling, sharply release your hands, unclench your fists, spreading your fingers. In this case, the shoulders and arms should be in a tense state. Each approach has 8 breaths, the recommended number of approaches is 8.
3. Pump. Perform the exercise should be standing. In exceptional cases, you can sit. Hands are located on the belt. First you need to take a sharp breath, then a smooth exhale, accompanied by a slow tilt down, to take the initial position. Each approach has 8 breaths. It is recommended to do 8 approaches.

Respiratory exercises for chronic bronchitis

Do not forget about medication. In order for breathing exercises in chronic bronchitis to be effective, exercises should be performed every day.

1. Perform the exercise should be standing. Feet should be put together, and hands raised up, stretched, rising on toes. Note that you need to take a deep breath with your nose. On exhalation through the mouth - release your hands down, stand on the foot. As you exhale, pronounce “wow,” pulling out the letter “x.” Repeat at least 4 times.
2. Put your feet shoulder-width apart, stretch your arms down, pressing against your hips. Inhaling your nose, raise your hands and spread apart on the sides. With a loud exhale, lower your hands and pat on your hips. Repeat the exercise should be 5 times.
3. Slow walking in place. When completing the first step, you need to raise your hands, spreading them apart. Inhale through the nose. At the next step and a loud exhale with the sound "gu-o-o-o", lower your hands. Exercise to do for 1-2 minutes.

Breathing exercises for the elderly

In the elderly, organs are weaker, respectively, diseases are more complicated than in the younger generation. The processes that accompany bronchitis can become fatal for the elderly. Therefore, breathing exercises with bronchitis for the elderly is necessary.

Since it is often difficult for elderly patients to perform exercises while standing, it is recommended to use Strelnikova’s technique, because more exercises can be done in a sitting and lying position. This is especially important for people who suffer from other diseases of a chronic nature, accompanied by mandatory bed rest. Exercise for the elderly is recommended with extreme caution.

The pauses between them must be increased, and if pain occurs, immediately reduce the load. If the patient does not have a weakened state of the whole organism, then it is recommended to use breathing exercises in combination with exercise therapy exercises. It is also necessary to follow all the doctor's recommendations for medical treatment, which is mandatory.

If there are no contraindications, then respiratory gymnastics can be combined with traditional medicine. A set of different methods will help to strengthen the respiratory tract, lungs, which will become the basis for a quick recovery.

Respiratory gymnastics with obstructive bronchitis

To treat the obstructive form of bronchitis, experts recommend using exercises that help eliminate fatigue of the respiratory muscles, diaphragm. You should also use drainage exercises that help eliminate sputum.

Respiratory gymnastics with obstructive bronchitis includes a set of exercises from which you can choose several for daily performance.

1. One of the most popular and simple is an exercise in which positive expiratory pressure is created. To complete the exercise, you will need a straw or straw and a vessel of water. The patient needs to take a deep breath, then slowly release air through a tube into a container of water. The duration of one approach is 15 minutes. During the day you need to do about 5 approaches.
2. “Hug yourself.” It is recommended to perform in a standing position, legs shoulder width apart. The patient needs to quickly hug himself, trying to reach the shoulder blades with his palms. It is necessary to exhale strongly and loudly. Do the exercise should be at least 10 minutes.
3. In a standing position, stretch out your arms to the sides and rise on your toes. Then stand on your feet and lean forward so that your back is in a slightly bent position. Next, hug yourself so that the palms hit the shoulder blades. Then, spread your arms to the sides, hug yourself again, arms crossed on your chest and touch the shoulder blades 3 times. All this is done on a loud exhale. After inhale the diaphragm and return to its original position.

A greater number of specialists claim that adults and children need breathing exercises for bronchitis. It is often recommended to use Strelnikova’s technique, which has helped to strengthen the body and cope with the disease for many people. But everyone can choose a set of exercises depending on the characteristics of the body.

Respiratory gymnastics with bronchitis and pneumonia is an effective tool, but only in combination with other methods, for example, with traditional medicine, exercise therapy, and medications. It is important to remember that you should not engage in treatment yourself. You must first consult a specialist, clarify contraindications, study the detailed implementation of exercises, and only then proceed with treatment.