Expert. Dr. Sevil Karagül emphasized that in the Coronavirus (Coronavirus / Covid-19) epidemic, the virus commonly settles first in the throat and then in the respiratory tract and lungs, and said, "Applying breathing exercises at this stage is a very effective method to reduce the symptom of shortness of breath caused by the disease to some extent."
Expert. Dr. Sevil Karagül emphasized the common symptoms of the disease in the Coronavirus (Coronavirus / Covid-19) epidemic and said, “The symptoms of this disease are sore throat, high fever, weakness, dry cough, muscle joint pain, shortness of breath. The virus first settles in the throat and then in the respiratory tract and lungs. It causes symptoms of inflammation in the connective tissue of the lung. Inflammation in the lung prevents the organ from delivering enough oxygen to the blood and releasing carbon dioxide, so those infected with Coronavirus (Coronavirus / Covid-19) feel the need to breathe deeply. "Applying breathing exercises at this stage is a very effective method in reducing the symptoms of shortness of breath caused by the disease to some extent," he said.
Respiratory Exercises
Coronavirus (Coronavirus / Covid-19) is a highly contagious respiratory infection disease that causes respiratory, physical and psychological dysfunction in patients. Dr. Sevil Karagül said, “The exact clinical features, treatment and prevention methods of Coronavirus (Coronavirus / Covid-19) have not yet been determined. However, experience and therefore knowledge increases day by day. It is also an important fact that patients who have had the infection and survived the active disease period will need a pulmonary rehabilitation approach. For seriously/critically hospitalized patients, early pulmonary rehabilitation is not recommended. In patients with respiratory problems, nasal breathing is recommended instead of mouth breathing. Correctly performed breathing exercises relieve symptoms of difficulty breathing, anxiety and depression; “It improves physical function and quality of life,” he said and gave information about breathing exercises.
exhale in 5-6 seconds. In pursed-lip breathing, the aim is to purse the lips and give a controlled breath. This method aims to release the air trapped in the lungs more easily during exhalation, thus reducing shortness of breath.
Diaphragm Breathing: Chest cavity and abdomen. The diaphragm muscle, located between the cavities, is the main muscle involved in breathing. This breathing exercise aims to make the diaphragm muscle work more effectively. While standing or lying comfortably, place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen. Breathe through your nose for 2-3 seconds, making sure your belly moves outwards. While exhaling, exhale by pursing your lips and pressing lightly on your abdomen.
Deep Breathing: Deep breathing exercise prevents air from getting stuck in the lungs. Sit comfortably with one hand on the ribcage and the other on the abdominal cavity. Take a deep breath through your nose. It is felt that the chest cage is expanding. The inhaled air is held for 5 seconds. Exhale slowly and deeply through the nose until it is felt that all the inhaled air has been released.
Controlled Cough Exercise: As a result of lung infection, mucus can accumulate more easily in our lungs. This exercise is designed to help you effectively remove mucus without feeling too tired. Sit in a comfortable position. Take a deeper breath through the mouth than we normally do. Exhale by coughing strongly 3 times.
These exercises should be repeated sequentially throughout the day, 4-5 times a day for a total of 10 minutes.
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