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Does anyone else have a lung condition that makes exercise difficult? I have bronchiectasis. What has worked for you?

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Fort Worth, TX
July 25, 2024
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Members responded to a question about lung conditions that make exercise difficult, sharing their personal experiences with bronchiectasis,... Read more

Members responded to a question about lung conditions that make exercise difficult, sharing their personal experiences with bronchiectasis, COPD, asthma, and Parkinson's-related breathing changes. Several members offered helpful strategies, including deep breathing exercises with a 4-6 count inhale and 6-8 count exhale, sleeping with the head of the bed elevated, and low-impact options like a stationary bike or seated floor elliptical. A recurring theme was finding what works for your own body and doing the best you can, with LSVT Big movement exercises on YouTube also mentioned as a way to help open up the body.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I also have trouble breathing, my doctor met with me and noticed I have very shallow breathing. She has suggested that I exercise deep breathing 4-6 count in and 6-8 count on exhale. It is helping me considerably.

July 25, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband has sarcoidoses which sounds a lot like what you have Theresa Baker 2

July 28, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The responses to this question lead me to wonder about my own breathing problems. The oxygen finger clip the professionals use shows no problem. Yet I am frequently out of breath with minimal activity. I have always been a mouth breather. My speech therapist is trying to help me use a breathing device.

July 27, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I should have continued on my post, I have a rescue inhaler and a preventative inhaler for asthma. I also have a nebulizer. I don't do aerobic. My lungs abilities are all ready too diminished. I use a stationary bike 1 hour every morning. And in the afternoon I use a floor elliptical trainer while seated. I push myself on these. Not sure it's enough.

July 26, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Have COPD,use 2 inhalers , very humid some days in Texas,makes it hard to breathe just sitting,do what I can when I can ,but I need to walk more!

July 26, 2024

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