Exercises for Chest Congestion or short of breathing

reathing might seem like a pretty natural activity, and for most people it is. But if you suffer from a condition that impacts your lungs or airway, such as asthma or COPD, your body may not be able to properly move air in and out of our lungs. Over time that means there is less room for fresh oxygen, causing you to use muscles in your back, neck, and chest to try and get enough air.

The feeling of being short of breath can be unnerving. Fortunately, there are methods available that can help you control breathing and train your body to breathe better.

This kind of training is often done by respiratory therapists or physical therapists during pulmonary rehabilitation. These exercises can help control breathing and the anxiety that often comes with loss of breath. Over time, these techniques will allow you to focus on breathing, rather than on your anxiety about not being able to breathe.