BREATHING EXERCISES - HOW TO IMPROVE THE LUNG HEALTH DURING COVID - 19

The second wave of Covid-19 greatly increased the need for oxygen supply. According to Dr. VK Paul, a member of the Policy Commission (Health), "shortness of breath" is the most common symptom of the wave, which has resulted in a large increase in the need for oxygen.

In 90% of patients with Covid-19, something has happened to the lungs but it is not so important clinically. 10% -15% of people get pneumonia - a swelling of the small air cavities in the lungs. When short/long breathing conditions become more severe, very few of the Covid-19 patients need oxygen support.

Introducing breathing exercises. This is a technique that reduces the oxygen requirement of the patient and motivates them to take care of themselves.

How does breathing exercises help?

Breathing exercise is very helpful for patients with mild symptoms. If these patients practice it, they are less likely to need an oxygen supply. This exercise can also be used to monitor the patient's condition. If shortness of breath is reduced, it is a timely warning of the danger and the patient needs to consult a doctor. So, if a patient has a leader who can increase his or her ability to hold his or her breath, that's a promising picture.

Patients admitted to the hospital and patients with oxygen supply but sent home can also practice it on the advice of their doctor. This can help reduce their need for oxygen.

Ordinary people can also do breathing exercises. This will help keep the lungs healthy.

 

How to do breathing exercises?

1 Sit-up straight & place your hands on your thighs.

2 Open your mouth and inhale as much air as possible until your chest is full

3 Wipe the lips tightly.

4 Hold your breath for as long as you can.

See how many seconds you can hold your breath.

Patients can do this every hour. The duration of suffocation can be extended to patients with practice. Patients who can hold their breath for 25 seconds or more are considered safe - their health is not at risk. However, in doing so, care should be taken that he does not get tired by trying very hard

Early diagnosis of the infection is important

Covid-19 has the most effect on the lungs, causing shortness of breath, or low oxygen levels in the blood.

At the time of the first wave, fever and cough were common symptoms. During the second wave, there are different symptoms such as runny nose, runny nose, red eyes, headache, body aches, acne, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and fever in three to four days. The patient then goes for the test and after that, it takes some more time to come up with the result and find out if there is an infection. That is, it takes about five to six days for the infection to be reversed, and in some cases, the lungs to be affected.

Whether or not Covid-19 affects the lungs depends on a variety of factors: age, weight, lung condition, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, HIV infection, weakened immune system, smoking habits, cancer treatment history, and steroid use. Etc.