“Optimizing Lung Health: Common Breathing Mistakes to Avoid”

2023-05-09 20:42:26

Expressive image

)

Breathing is a vital function for human survival, but there are certain breathing habits that can negatively affect lung health.

The body has a natural defense system to prevent germs and bacteria from entering the lungs, correct practices can help maintain optimal function, and some important steps can be taken to reduce the risk of respiratory problems.

A report published by ReadersWiki identified common mistakes regarding breathing, summarized in 4 points that must be avoided to maintain lung health, according to what was published in Al Arabiya.

Shallow breathing, or chest breathing, is a common mistake that involves taking quick, short breaths that only fill the top of the lungs, so the lungs don’t get enough oxygen, which can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even jitters.

To avoid shallow breathing, abdominal breathing should be practiced, that is, a deep breath that fills the abdomen with air, and an inhalation is taken slowly through the nose, while one hand is placed on the abdomen and the other on the chest, and the abdomen is felt to rise with each breath. Then exhale slowly through the mouth and repeat the same steps for several minutes.

In front of the second type, which is breath holding, where some people make another common mistake, especially when exercising, which is breath holding, which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the lungs, which increases the risk of exhaustion, dizziness, and even fainting. You must exhale slowly during the hardest part. From exercise or physical activity, exhaling slowly will help maintain a steady flow of oxygen to the lungs and muscles, enabling better exercise and avoiding injury.

As for the third type of breathing that should be avoided, it is mouth breathing, as when a person breathes through the mouth, they inhale dry, unfiltered and unmoistened air, which can lead to throat irritation, dry mouth and an increased risk of respiratory infection. A person should try to breathe through the nose as much as possible, as the nose filters and warms the air, which reduces the risk of respiratory infection and protects the lungs.

The fourth and last type came, which is excessive breathing, and one must avoid making the mistake of excessive breathing or hyperventilation, as the common rapid breathing makes a person inhale more air than the body needs, which leads to an imbalance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, and can Excessive breathing can cause dizziness, numbness, and even exacerbate panic attacks. Therefore, the person should focus on deep and slow breathing to avoid hyperventilation.