Does anyone else have a lung condition that makes exercise difficult? I have bronchiectasis. What has worked for you?
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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.
My husband has sarcoidoses which sounds a lot like what you have Theresa Baker 2
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.
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.
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!
It seems I have to be completely exhausted to sleep good or get a good night's sleep for 8hrs