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I have COPD and I can’t breathe very easy. I have a hard time just sitting and breathing. Is there any exercises that I could do sitting ?

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Eugene, OR
April 8
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi LisaVoeks, Welcome to the group. Yes there are lots of chair exercises you can do. In fact exercise is what helps your muscles and lungs do their job. It will be easiest to just recommend looking up chair exercise on YouTube. There are so many to choose from. Including the breathing exercise mentioned by AI. [above]

April 9
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Sorry I haven't answered you before now, but your best bet is to contact your doctor about that. That seems awfully high to me, but I'm not a doctor. The highest mine has ever gotten is 110 @A MyCOPDTeam Member. I think the sooner the better for you to call the doc. Let us know what you find out please. Chris

April 15
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I meant to say I was wondering

April 14
MyCOPDTeam

Are there breathing exercises you can do while sitting to help with COPD breathlessness?

Yes, there are several breathing techniques you can practice while sitting that may help ease your breathing:

Pursed Lip Breathing
This technique helps release trapped air in your lungs and can reduce breathlessness. Breathe in Show Full Answer

Are there breathing exercises you can do while sitting to help with COPD breathlessness?

Yes, there are several breathing techniques you can practice while sitting that may help ease your breathing:

Pursed Lip Breathing:
This technique helps release trapped air in your lungs and can reduce breathlessness. Breathe in slowly through your nose, then exhale through pursed lips (like you're blowing out a candle). This simple exercise can be done anytime you feel short of breath.

Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing:
While sitting in a comfortable chair, place one hand on your chest and the other below your ribs. Breathe in slowly through your nose, focusing on making the hand on your belly rise while your chest stays still. Exhale through pursed lips. Practice this for 5-10 minutes, two to three times daily.

Chest Muscle Exercises:
You can strengthen your chest muscles to assist your lungs using simple tools like straws. These exercises help your chest muscles support your breathing.

Before starting any new exercises, talk with your healthcare provider to ensure they're safe for your specific situation. If you experience unusual shortness of breath, dizziness, chest tightness, or pain, stop and seek medical attention.

Consider asking your doctor about pulmonary rehabilitation, where you can learn additional exercises and breathing techniques in a monitored, safe environment.

April 8
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I wasn’t not wondering if anybody has the same symptoms as I do with COPD when I get up to walk around my heart rate jumps up to the 150s last week. It stayed at 150 my resting heart rate. Does anybody else have that problem when they get up and walk around it causes me not to be able to breathe.

April 14

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