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Controlled coughing and coughing up phlegm
People with COPD usually have extra phlegm (mucus) in their lungs. If you have phlegm, cough it up.
If the phlegm stays in your lungs, it can clog your smaller airways, making it hard to breathe.
The phlegm could also become infected. It's important to get the phlegm out.
Controlled coughing helps you clear the phlegm from your lungs. Here's how to do it:
Sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Lean your head forward slightly.
Place both feet firmly on the ground.
Breathe in deeply using diaphragmatic breathing (push your belly out while you breathe in).
Try to hold your breath for three seconds.
While keeping your mouth slightly open, cough out twice. You should feel your diaphragm pushed upward while you do this.
The first cough should bring up the phlegm, and the second cough should move it towards the throat.
Spit the phlegm out into a tissue.
Remember to check the colour; if the phlegm is yellow, green or brown, or has blood in it, call your doctor.
Throw out the tissue right away.
Take a break and repeat these steps once or twice if necessary.
This information comes from the Canadian Lung Association
Its that time of year when the heat in our houses is on drying the air, and colds and flu are about.
I thought it was good to get put the review up in hopes that it helps some of us here.
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Holly
People with COPD usually have extra phlegm (mucus) in their lungs. If you have phlegm, cough it up.
If the phlegm stays in your lungs, it can clog your smaller airways, making it hard to breathe.
The phlegm could also become infected. It's important to get the phlegm out.
Controlled coughing helps you clear the phlegm from your lungs. Here's how to do it:
Sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Lean your head forward slightly.
Place both feet firmly on the ground.
Breathe in deeply using diaphragmatic breathing (push your belly out while you breathe in).
Try to hold your breath for three seconds.
While keeping your mouth slightly open, cough out twice. You should feel your diaphragm pushed upward while you do this.
The first cough should bring up the phlegm, and the second cough should move it towards the throat.
Spit the phlegm out into a tissue.
Remember to check the colour; if the phlegm is yellow, green or brown, or has blood in it, call your doctor.
Throw out the tissue right away.
Take a break and repeat these steps once or twice if necessary.
This information comes from the Canadian Lung Association
Its that time of year when the heat in our houses is on drying the air, and colds and flu are about.
I thought it was good to get put the review up in hopes that it helps some of us here.
Love
Holly
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I do this every morning like clock work and it sure works and helps me feel a lot better.
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Thank you!!yes it works
nodrogmot
Thanks. good info.
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