For a day in a healthy person who does not smoke, about 100-150 ml of sputum and mucus are formed in the bronchi. This mucus is transported by the cells of the ciliated epithelium upwards (into the trachea and larynx), from where it enters the pharynx and is swallowed. The movement of mucus from the larynx to the pharynx is facilitated by a slight, almost imperceptible cough.

In some diseases of the bronchopulmonary system (for example, with infectious or allergic inflammation of the bronchial mucosa, the action of irritating factors of inhaled air), sputum is formed. This can not only increase the amount and change the composition of sputum, but also disrupt the mechanisms of its removal associated with a change in its rheological properties (sputum becomes thick, viscous), weakening the function of the ciliated epithelium. All this leads to stagnation and infection of the mucus in the bronchi.

So, m okrota (sputum)-This is an abnormal discharge from the respiratory tract.

To improve the drainage function and remove sputum, special “drainage” postures and exercises with forced extended exhalation are used.

Postural drainage

pastural drainage- a method that consists in the fact that the patient assumes a position that contributes to the maximum emptying of sputum from certain segments of the lungs under the influence of gravity and the "draining" of sputum to the cough reflexogenic zones.

The total duration of postural drainage is at least 20-30 minutes.

It is better to perform exercises at least 2 times a day - in the morning and in the evening.

At bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before exercise, it is advisable to first use bronchodilators (berotek, salbutamol, berodual). After 20-30 min. after that, the patient alternately takes the positions described below.

Each time, changing position, you must first make 4-5 deep slow breathing movements, inhaling air through the nose, and exhaling through pursed lips. Then, after a slow deep breath, produce 3-4 times a shallow cough 4-5 times. A good result is achieved by combining drainage positions with various vibration methods. chest over drained segments.

A prerequisite for sputum separation during the postural drainage procedure is an extended forced exhalation. This is necessary in order to create a powerful air flow that "entrains" sputum.

Postural drainage should be interrupted if significant dyspnea or choking occurs during the procedure.

Postural drainage is contraindicated in patients with hemoptysis, pneumothorax, and significant dyspnoea or suffocation during the procedure, increased blood pressure, dizziness, cardiac arrhythmias.

For drainage of the lower parts lung should lie on the stomach or on the back on an inclined plane (special couch or table) set at an angle of 30 o - 45 o to the floor. You can lie down on an ordinary bed, hanging your torso and head at about the same angle. The angle, in fact, can be more than 45 o, if the general condition allows. From breathing exercises, deep diaphragmatic breathing is performed.

Drainage of the middle lobe of the right lung carried out in a reclining position, on the left side with the head down, slightly leaning back. The ideal position is on the back with the legs pressed to the chest and the head thrown back.

For drainage of the upper lobes of the lungs effective sitting position, especially on a low bench, and standing. In these provisions perform circular motions arms bent at the elbows.

Drainage of the upper sections of the lungs is also facilitated by such a position when a person, lying on his back on a bed with a headboard lowered, alternately puts a pillow under his right and left side. There are other positions of the body that contribute to the discharge of sputum.

How to improve sputum discharge. Drainage gymnastics

This type of gymnastics (drainage) is also aimed at improving sputum discharge. At the same time, they perform exercises for various muscle groups, use frequent changes in starting positions and techniques. postural drainage.

Drainage of the lower lobes of the lungs is best promoted physical exercise associated with tension in the abdominal muscles: bending the legs at the knees and hip joints with simultaneous pressure on the stomach; "Scissors" (breeding and cross reduction of straightened raised legs in the supine position); movements with both legs, as when swimming crawl; "bike". After each exercise, you need to cough up sputum.

Initial position: lying on your back on a couch without a headrest

1. Arms along the body. Slowly raise straight arms up (behind the head), stretch (inhale); return to the starting position - IP (exhale). Repeat 4-5 times.

2. Arms along the body. Diaphragmatic breathing for 1 - 1.5 minutes. Exhale - elongated, through the lips, folded in a tube. The pace is slow.

3. Arms along the body. For 1 minute at a fast pace, vigorously clench your fingers into fists, while bending your feet “on yourself”. Breathing is arbitrary.

4. Hands to the shoulders. Raise your elbows through the sides up (inhale), lower them down and lightly squeeze your chest with them (exhale). Repeat 4 - 6 times.

5. Extend one arm along the body, the other up (behind the head); both arms are extended. Within 1 minute, quickly change the position of the hands. Breathing is arbitrary.

6. Hands along the body. Spread your arms to the sides (inhale); pull your knees to your chest and clasp your hands (exhale). Cough, repeat 4-6 times.

7. Pressing the hands tightly to the lower part of the chest, inhale. As you exhale, squeeze your chest with your hands. The exhalation is energetic, it is possible with the sound “ha”, through the open glottis. Repeat 4 - 6 times.

8. Arms along the body. Raise straight legs vertically (inhale). Lowering your legs down, sit down (exhale). Repeat 4 - 6 times. Then hang from the couch to the "drainage" side (with right-sided lesion - to the left, with left-sided - to the right) so that the upper body is at the largest possible angle to the couch. It is advisable to somehow fix your feet on the edge of the couch so as not to slip. In this position, you need to clear your throat.

9. Raise your arms to your shoulders and for 10 - 15 seconds make energetic circular movements in the shoulder joints. Breathing is arbitrary.

10. Hands along the body, palms down. Bend your knees and, resting your feet on the couch, raise your pelvis (inhale). Return to IP (exhale). Repeat 4 - 6 times.

11. Hands to the sides. Spread your legs wider than your shoulders and, holding your feet on the edges of the couch, turn your torso to the right and left; stretch your arms in the same direction. Breathing is arbitrary. Repeat 4 - 6 times. Then hang your head, hands, upper part torso off the couch and cough.

12. Hands along the body, palms down. Slightly raise straight legs and perform movements with them for 1 minute, as when swimming crawl (up and down). Breathing is arbitrary.

13. Hands along the body, palms down, fingers clenched into fists. Perform quick vigorous movements with a straight arm up and down. Repeat 4-6 times with each hand alternately.

14. Hands along the body. Diaphragmatic breathing for 1 - 1.5 minutes. During an extended exhalation, lightly press the palms on the front abdominal wall. The pace is slow.

15. Hands along the body, palms down. Slightly raise straight legs and cross them 4-6 times in a row in a horizontal plane (“scissors”). To have a break. Breathing is arbitrary. Repeat 5 - 8 times.

Starting position: lying on the left side, left hand -under head, right -along the torso

16. Take a straight line right hand to the side and back - almost to the position "lying on your back" (inhale). Return to IP (exhale). Repeat 2-3 times, then lean off the couch and clear your throat.

17. Take the straight right hand to the side (inhale), bend the right leg at the knee and, clasping it with your hand, press it to your chest (exhale - sharp, loud, with the sound “ha”, through the open glottis). Repeat 3-4 times.

18. Diaphragmatic breathing for 1 - 1.5 minutes. The pace is slow.

Starting position: lying on the right side, right hand-under head, left-along the torso

19. See exercise 16.

20. See exercise 17.

21. Diaphragmatic breathing.

Starting position: lying on the stomach

22. Hands under the chin. Take a straight leg (each in turn) back. Breathing is arbitrary. Repeat 3-4 times.

23. Hands resting on the palms, at shoulder level. Straightening your arms, slowly raise your upper body, bend at the waist (inhale). Return to IP (exhale). Repeat 4 - 6 times.

Starting position: lying on your back, arms along the body

24. Diaphragmatic breathing for 1 - 1.5 minutes. Exhale - elongated, through the lips, folded in a tube. The pace is slow.

25. Slowly spread straightened arms to the sides (inhale), return to PI (exhale). Repeat 4 - 6 times.

26. Bend the leg at the knee (inhale). Return to IP (exhale). Repeat 3-4 times with each leg.

Postural drainage and drainage exercises are CONTRAINDICATED in:

pulmonary hemorrhage, hemoptysis,

acute myocardial infarction,

severe cardiovascular insufficiency,

pulmonary infarction, recurrent pulmonary embolism,

hypertensive crisis, hypertension IIa - III stages,

for any diseases and conditions in which it is necessary to limit or exclude the position of the body with the head down and top torso. These include glaucoma, cataracts, obesity of 3-4 degrees, dizziness, etc.

Used Books:

1. I.V. Milyukova, T.A. Evdokimova Physiotherapy. The latest reference book, "Owl" St. Petersburg, "Eksmo" Moscow, 2003

2. Takahashi N., Murakami G., Ishikawa A., Sato T., Ito T. Anatomic evaluation of postural bronchial drainage of the lung with special reference to patients with tracheal intubation: which combination of postures provides the best simplification? Chest. - V.125(3). - 2004. - P.935-944.

3. A.I. Petrova, N.V. Turkina Acute pneumonia in elderly patients and their care at home, 2004

Exercises for bronchitis are an auxiliary method of treatment, they are designed to speed up treatment, energize, restore the body after an illness. Does breathing exercises really contribute to this, and how?

Exercises for bronchitis to clear phlegm

The inflammatory process leads to an increase in the amount of mucus, it becomes viscous, difficult to remove and begins to accumulate in the bronchi. This leads to discomfort, an increase in the cough reflex, and a deterioration in well-being. If the sputum is not removed, it becomes infected, then the process is aggravated due to intoxication. Treatment of bronchitis is impossible without the elimination of these pathological secretions.

Bronchitis exercises to clear sputum achieve their goals if the patient adheres to correct breathing. It consists in alternating strong breaths and smooth exhalations. The first is done alternately with the nose and mouth, the second - only through the mouth.

• The easiest exercise that helps stop coughing and remove bronchial secretions is done like this: holding your hands behind your back, inhale deeply, hold the air, then exhale with force through your lips with a “tube”. At the same time, you should slowly lean forward.

With unopened bronchitis, the Streltsova technique is useful, with an emphasis on the abdominal muscles, or yoga; more details about these methods are given below. There is also a simple technique according to Kuznetsov, built on ordinary physical exercises performed at a rapid pace, with deep breaths and strong exhalations.

At the same time, we must not forget that, in addition to exercises, other methods of removing excess mucus are also used for bronchitis. In particular, popular folk remedies: inhalations with steam and expectorants, herbal teas, milk with honey and soda, etc.

Exercise for bronchitis in adults

Various exercise options for bronchitis treat pathology, increase the functionality of the organ, restore normal breathing, and ensure coordination of the muscles involved in the breathing process, in particular, the diaphragm.

With bronchitis, it is important to get rid of excess sputum. The evacuation process is facilitated by exercises with long exhalation And diaphragmatic breathing("belly"). The system of exercises for bronchitis in adults often includes movements that imitate work, sports, games, and dances.

• Exhalation with resistance: after inhaling strongly, it is necessary to exhale slowly (up to 15 minutes), through a tube or hose into a bowl of water. Repeat several times daily. It is allowed to perform in any phase of the pathological process, including during remission and exacerbation.
• Diaphragm breathing: lying on your back, count to three; during this time we inhale powerfully, involving the muscles of the press. On "4" - exhale with maximum protrusion of the press. Then we cough softly. It can be performed in a sitting position, while running or walking.
• Squeezing: lying down (or sitting), we pull our legs to our chest, hold our shins with our hands. Action according to the scheme "strengthened exhalation - diaphragmatic inhalation - starting position - cough".
• Hugging your shoulders: in this way we force the exhalation. In a shoulder-width pose, with spread fingers, we hug ourselves with force, hitting our shoulder blades with our palms. We exhale louder.
• Chopping firewood: standing on toes, with interlaced fingers, we sharply move from above, imitating the blow of a woodcutter, energetically release air from the lungs and return to the previous position.
• Downhill skiing: we put our feet, as if on a ski track. Pulling up on toes, we bend over and pull our hands to imaginary sticks. On "1" we squat with an inclination forward to touch the legs with the stomach; hands down behind, start exhaling. On "2, 3" in the same position, we move our legs springily and complete the release of air. We return to the starting position under the breath in the stomach.
• We hit the shoulder blades: we raise our hands, stretching and bending on our toes. As we go down, we lean forward. With an energetic wave, we cross our arms in front of the body and hit the shoulder blades, accompanying the action with a sharp exhalation. Repeat gestures, striking and continuing to exhale. Go to the starting position during diaphragmatic inspiration.

Exercises for bronchitis in children

The peculiarities of the course are that the young body is more difficult to cope with sputum, so recovery from bronchitis is delayed. Exercises for bronchitis in children, as a safe method, are prescribed after the temperature normalizes and the body's condition improves. It is advisable to combine exercises with drug therapy.

If the doctor recommends exercises for bronchitis, then they start with static exercises, gradually move to dynamic ones, then to restorative ones. In the chronic form of the disease, it is necessary to strengthen the muscles. For gentle coughing, drainage exercises are included. It is advisable to practice in a group, under the guidance of an exercise therapy specialist, but if this is not possible, they do it at home.

Small children require a special approach. With them, classes in the form of a game are recommended. For example, they will enjoy blowing up balloons, blowing soap bubbles, or blowing on a paper boat floating in a basin. For a child, 10-minute sessions are enough for the lungs to be sufficiently saturated with oxygen, and the muscles to gradually strengthen. You can complete exercises for bronchitis with children by massaging claps on the chest - front and back.

Yoga gymnastics offers several options for young patients under the interesting names “crane”, “beetle”, “flight”.

• “Crane” is performed five times: on inhalation, straight arms soar up, on exhalation they fall. At the same time, a long "u" is emitted.
• "Beetle" is obtained by sitting in the position of the hand on the belt, then inhale, turning the body to the right with the hand pulled back.
• "Flight" is performed on the run. Waves of hands imitate the wings of a bird in flight. Running slows down, turning into a calm walk. It is advisable to repeat five times.

The buzzing and hissing sounds produced by children during such activities will increase their effectiveness: breathing will become clear, the lungs will be freed from excess mucous secretions resulting from bronchitis.

A set of exercises for bronchitis

A set of exercises for bronchitis performs the following tasks:

• reduces inflammation in the bronchi;
• improves sputum secretion;
• restores the drainage capacity of the body;
• prevents complications;
• increases the level of hemoglobin;
• strengthens the defenses.

One of the options includes the following movements:

1. Lying on your back, while inhaling, we raise our arms extended along the body behind the head. On exhalation, return to the previous position.
2. In the same position, we put one hand behind the head, the other lies along the body. During an arbitrary rhythm of breathing, we quickly change the position of the hands.
3. We make a “bike” with our legs until they get tired.
4. Position on the stomach, arms along the body. On inspiration - the maximum lifting of the head without the help of hands, on exhalation - the starting position.
5. Breathing arbitrarily, we stretch our hands to an imaginary object.
6. Lying on your side in a bent position, pull your arm up, straightening your spine. As you exhale, turn around and repeat the movement on the other side.

To begin with, 5 - 7 repetitions are enough, gradually the number is adjusted to 12 - 14. And so every day, until complete recovery.

Exercises for bronchitis are not performed in the acute period, at high temperature, a tendency to bleeding, malignant tumors. In the case of a chronic course, complex exercises are recommended in courses, according to the doctor's instructions.

Breathing exercises for bronchitis

Breathing exercises for bronchitis are based on the sequence of inhalations and exhalations of varying intensity. Performed in three stages: introductory, main, final.

• Preparatory consists of 15 nasal, then oral breaths and exhalations. It is performed three times, with a break of 5 seconds. This is followed by a slight oral inhalation/exhalation.

With a cough reflex, it is necessary to promote the discharge of mucus. To do this, do this: relax cervical muscles, lower their heads; palms are pressed on the stomach from both sides of the navel, coughing into the floor.

• The main stage consists of several exercises accompanied by breathing movements.

1. Pull-ups: on a sharp breath with your nose, pull yourself up on your toes, arms up. Going down, exhale through your mouth with the sound “uuuu”. Repeats 5 times.
2. Steps in place with arms extended. Inhale through the nose when lifting, exhale when lowering. And so for two minutes, observing the rhythm of steps and breathing.
3. Sitting in the lotus position, raise your clenched fists while inhaling. Exhale slowly, with the sound "x-x-x" (6 times).
4. In a sitting position, stretch bent legs, arms to the sides. Inhale normally, exhale through the lips: “fff.” Exhaling, lower your hands.
5. Standing with legs apart, swing your arms back and forth. Inhale through the mouth, often, exhale through the nose.
6. Feet together, inhale right hand up, left hand to the side. Exhaling slowly, change the position of the hands.

• The final movement is repeated six times.

Slow bends while standing, with arms down, inhaling through the nose. After the starting position - tilt in the opposite direction, calm exhalation.

Exercises for bronchitis are available to everyone. The main condition is to do them systematically, daily for several weeks. However, there are also contraindications. In particular, such gymnastics is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as for hypertensive patients, people with high myopia and glaucoma, after a heart attack, with endocrine pathologies.

Exercise therapy for bronchitis

Therapeutic exercise is useful for people of all ages. Classes stimulate the metabolism, activate the activity of the heart and digestion, strengthen the muscles. Exercise therapy is especially interesting for children, because it resembles an outdoor game, it promotes activity, so loved by everyone at this age.

Therapeutic exercises appoint at various diseases: from neuroses to diabetes. You should also pay attention to contraindications, which are often short-term, but still exist.

Physical exercise exercises for bronchitis are recommended as an auxiliary method, if the diagnosis contains the words "chronic" or "obstructive". During exercise, it is important to breathe properly. Start from a lying position, in the future, dynamic breathing is possible.

It must be emphasized that exercise therapy is started only after the appointment of a doctor, if he considers such exercises useful. Usually they begin on the second or third day from the start of taking antibiotics. Therapeutic exercises for bronchitis have the following effects:

• improvement of gas exchange;
• activation of the secretion of sputum mucus;
• attenuation of cough;
• stimulation of blood circulation in the pleura;
• strengthening the muscles involved in breathing;
• improvement of lung tissue;
• increase in the general tone of the body.

In addition, such physical exercises serve to prevent atrophy and sclerotic phenomena in the bronchial walls.

Developed exercise therapy complexes for small patients, in particular, up to 3 and up to 6 years of age. They are performed under the supervision of a specialist, if possible - in the presence of mothers.

Exercise for bronchitis

When prescribing physical exercises for bronchitis, the doctor sets the main task - to reduce the intensity of inflammation and clear them of mucus and third-party accumulations. In addition, exercises for bronchitis stimulate blood circulation and metabolism, increase immune strength and hemoglobin levels in the blood. Exercises performed according to different methods are indicated for acute and chronic forms of bronchitis, they relieve inflammation and strengthen the body as a whole.

The main condition is the patient's persistence and regularity of classes. As a rule, the course lasts three weeks, you need to practice at least twice every day. Breathing movements are done gently, in a half-whisper, through teeth.

Exhalation through the mouth makes one want to cough as the phlegm rises up. So, experts do not advise in such cases to cough strongly, otherwise you can damage vocal cords or cause bleeding.

In order not to overdry the throat, you should alternate nasal and throat breathing. Daily training strengthens the diaphragm, which also affects the normal functioning of the bronchi and respiratory system generally.

It has been observed that the minimum exercise stress in the form of special exercises reduces headaches, even lowers the temperature. Before starting classes, it is recommended to take expectorant drugs that thin sputum. Less viscous fluid is more easily evacuated from the bronchial lumen, thus, the effectiveness of exercise increases. It is especially important to cough beforehand for patients with chronic bronchitis. It is best not to stress too much.

Strelnikova's exercises for bronchitis

A. Strelnikova, a singer and vocal teacher, developed a unique breathing system based on her own professional observations. In the process of working with singers, she came to the conclusion that many diseases are due to the fact that people do not know how to breathe properly. What does right mean in her understanding? Correctly means breathing in such a way as to eliminate air stagnation in the lungs, saturate the blood with oxygen and hemoglobin, reduce inflammation, and normalize the functioning of the respiratory organs and diaphragm.

Exercises according to Strelnikova with bronchitis are prescribed in parallel with other methods of treatment. Daily exercise stimulates coughing and elimination of excess secretions from the bronchi. It is fundamentally important to take sharp short nasal breaths that contribute to positive changes in the blood, normalization of cardiac activity.

Exercises for bronchitis must be performed twice a day, for two to three weeks. Start with 16 nasal breaths in a row, followed by 16 mouth breaths. And so three approaches, with a 5-second "respite". The main exercises are “pump”, “hug your shoulders”, “eights”.

• The "pump" is performed from an inclination, inhaling air noisily, simulating the smelling of flowers. Exhale without tension, in a slightly elevated position of the body. After 8 breaths - a short rest.
• “Hug your shoulders” begins standing or sitting, with arms bent and raised. On the inhale they hug themselves, on the exhale they spread their arms. Repeat 16 times, with nasal and oral breaths.
• "Eights" are considered an additional exercise. They are made by bending forward. After a quick inhalation through the nose, one should not exhale, but count aloud up to eight several times. In this way, active evacuation of the contents of the bronchi is achieved.

Therapeutic exercises should be started after consulting a doctor. It is estimated that it takes about half an hour to complete.

Drainage exercises for bronchitis

Positional (second name - postural) drainage is recommended for chronic form, including purulent, especially in cases where the mucus is very viscous, and the cough reflex is reduced. Drainage is also prescribed after endotracheal or aerosol procedures.

Drainage exercises for bronchitis are done at least twice a day. It is preliminary recommended to use bronchodilators and expectorants, linden tea. After half an hour, the patient assumes postures that maximally support the natural excretion of sputum under the influence of gravity. Different positions help fluid drain from individual segments to those places where they are eliminated by coughing.

In each position, to begin with, the patient takes several slow, deep breaths through the nose, exhaling through clenched lips. After that, inhaling slowly and deeply, he coughs slightly (a few coughs three times will be enough).

In order to achieve a better effect, exercises for bronchitis of this kind are combined with massaging hand pressure on the chest area.

Drainage exercises are prohibited in case of pneumothorax, bloody coughing, if shortness of breath or suffocation begins during the procedure.

yoga for bronchitis

As you know, yoga is based on the desire to achieve complete harmony of the bodily and spiritual principles. Yoga for bronchitis is considered an effective auxiliary method that promotes a speedy recovery.

Such exercises for bronchitis relieve stress and eliminate overweight, strengthen muscles, increase vitality and mood. Thanks to them, the bronchi are cleared, the residual effects disappear, the person recovers faster. The following yoga practices are recommended:

• Simha-Mudra. Sitting or standing, take a deep breath, and stick out the tongue as much as possible to the chin. In this position, take a deep breath. Then the head is bowed to the chest, and the gaze is directed to the area between the eyebrows. After a few seconds, they return to their original position.
• Jih-wa-bandhu. Press the tongue against the palate and stretch upwards, and the lower jaw forward, keeping the mouth closed. Start from three times, then bring up to six.
• Dynamic breathing. Sitting straight, keep your hands on your knees, palms down. Perform yoga breathing several times and then breathe through the nose. On an inhalation, bend the chest, sticking out the ribs and lowering the shoulders. As you exhale, round your back and lower your head. Speed ​​up all the time.
• Wave. Sitting with a straight back and hands on your knees, inhale, bending your back. At this time, the arms are laid back, the chest is up, the head is back. When exhaling, the shoulders and pelvis are retracted, wave-like movements are made with bent elbows. The wave is repeated up to 10 times.

Exercise for acute bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is a diffuse inflammation of the inner lining of the entire tracheobronchial tree. Performing exercises in acute bronchitis, however, as in other cases, it is necessary to take into account the well-being and general condition of the patient, to calculate physical strength. Super efforts do not give an effect, on the contrary, they can cause dissatisfaction and distrust in the effectiveness of exercises for bronchitis.

In the acute course of the disease, classes are designed to speed up recovery. They begin shortly after the start of the course of antibiotics, no later than on the second or third day. Combine various movements with rhythmic breathing. For warm-up use the movement "cams". Fast strong breaths are combined with clenching fists, light exhalations - with straightening. Legs all the time in the classic position - shoulder width apart.

This is followed by basic exercises that imitate the typical movements of people and animals. Names contribute to remembering the sequence and correct execution.

• “Dropping the load”: hands on the belt, clenched into fists, while inhaling we unclench our fists and “throw” them down with force, spreading our fingers. Exhale through slightly parted lips. It is advisable to do 12 sets of 8 respiratory movements.
• “Inflating the ball”: standing with relaxed hands, inhale vigorously through the nose, lean forward, lower our head, hang our arms. Exhalation is accompanied by a return to the starting positions. The number of repetitions is the same as in the previous case.
• The "cat dance" actually looks like a cat stalking prey. The starting position is the same. Inhaling, bend your arms slightly, squeeze your fingers. Then squat, turning the body alternately in both directions. Breathe out when you return.

There are other combinations of exercises for acute bronchitis. Their action is aimed at eliminating the stagnation of bronchial mucus, restoring the mucosa and its protective properties, removing the inflammatory process and cleansing the microflora.

Exercise for chronic bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis - long-term inflammation, with relapses, often occurs as a result of an untreated acute. As an independent disease, it is formed when exposed to harmful volatile components at work or at home.

Exercises chronic bronchitis perform courses, usually two weeks, with the same or greater intervals. Their task is to prevent the aggravation of the process.

An example of exercises for bronchitis, especially useful for the female body.

• Pulling up on toes, arms up, with deep breaths through the nose. Exhale through the mouth with the sound "y-x-x", returning to the starting position (4-5 times).
• Legs apart, hands near the hips. On a nasal inhalation - hands to the sides, on a noisy oral exhalation we slap on the hips (5 - 6).
• Calm steps in place, for one - arms to the sides, nasal inhalation; on the next count - a loud exhalation of "goo-oo", with the lowering of the hands.
• Sit Turkish with clenched fists. Exhale through a tightly compressed mouth with a lingering "pfft" (5 - 6).
• Standing with legs apart and hands down, breathe through your nose often and wave your arms forward / backward (8 - 9).
• In a sitting position, stretch your legs. Inhale through your mouth, raising your arms to the sides, lower them, exhaling through clenched lips with the sound "sss" (3 - 4).
• In a standing position, raise your right hand, take your left hand to the side. Inhaling through the nose, change hands. Slowly exhale with the sound "rrrr" (5 - 6).
• Feet together, arms down. Inhaling through the nose, we tilt the torso to the side. On exhalation, the hands slide along the body, to the sound of “ssss” (6-8 times).
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Exercises for obstructive bronchitis

If inflammation of the bronchi is accompanied by an obstructive syndrome, then this means that the lumen of the bronchi is narrowed. This is due to mucosal edema and muscle spasm, which are contained in the form of fibers in the bronchial walls. The treatment is to make the sputum thinner and evacuate from the inside more quickly. At the same time, they are fighting the cause of the disease, that is, pathogens.

Exercises for obstructive bronchitis differ in their own exercises and the authorship of the methods, but they all pursue the same goal and achieve the same results. Exercises for bronchitis are useful for both adults and children of all ages.

One of the methods of breathing exercises for obstructive bronchitis is named after the physiologist K. Buteyko. The scientist believed that many pathologies are caused by the so-called hyperventilation of the lungs. To eliminate it, the doctor proposed a technique shallow breathing and long pauses between breaths. Such exercises are useful for obstructive bronchitis, bronchial asthma, as well as for the prevention of exacerbation of a chronic process.

• Hold your breath as much as possible, with the help of short superficial breaths, hold out longer.
• When walking, hold your breath until you feel a lack of oxygen, then breathe normally and again with a delay.
• Breathe "barely", increasing the duration of the exercise from three to 10 minutes.

A significant advantage of the method is that it can be followed at any time in any place. Performing these exercises significantly reduces the need for pharmaceuticals, although, of course, does not replace them at all. Success is in a reasonable combination of both methods of treatment.

Exercises to recover from bronchitis

Exercises for recovery after bronchitis, depending on the nature of the inflammation, begin at different periods:

• in acute - after the subsidence of acute manifestations;
• in chronic - after exacerbation.

Properly selected exercises for bronchitis are aimed at increasing the resistance of the respiratory system, the body's resistance to colds of various etiologies. In addition, rehabilitation measures improve the movement of blood and lymph, relieve inflammation, restore the drainage properties of the bronchial tree and the mechanism of the respiratory process.

With purulent phenomena, emphasis is placed on drainage gymnastics, with obstructive ones - on sound exercises supplemented by respiratory. An important place is given to chest massage, which facilitates breathing, helps to quickly remove sputum out.

During such exercises, breathing is combined with movements. Inhalation should help to increase the size of the chest, and exhalation should help to reduce its volume.

In chronic conditions, it is necessary to involve the muscles of the chest and upper limbs. This activates the circulation of blood, helping to eliminate inflammation in the respiratory system. Almost any of the methods given in this article meets these tasks. But since medicine does not treat a disease, but a patient, one should not forget about the individuality of each organism and that exercises for bronchitis in each case should be selected by a specialist.

Unfortunately, exercises for bronchitis are undeservedly little in demand. Most patients prefer pharmacy drugs, occasionally inhalations or folk remedies. If exercises are prescribed as an adjuvant therapy, then it is undesirable to refuse. They really have a beneficial effect on the whole body, and on its problem area, helping to recover faster and get sick less often in the future.

Such an unpleasant phenomenon that not only makes you feel pain and discomfort during the next attack, but also embarrasses you, you have to experience embarrassment in society. Naturally, when a cough appears, each person tries to get rid of it as quickly as possible by all known methods - folk remedies, medications, and physiotherapy are used. And few people know that breathing exercises can provide significant help with coughing.

The need for breathing exercises when coughing

The method of breathing exercises is a set of exercises that help to free the airways from sputum, reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process. In addition, the technique under consideration helps to strengthen and increase the body's defenses.

According to official data, breathing exercises will help normalize work of cardio-vascular system, helps to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, helps to relax as much as possible and fully relax.

The only clarification from experts about breathing exercises is that all its positive effects on health will be provided only if the exercises are performed correctly and regularly.

Breathing exercises for dry cough

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In principle, exercises aimed at improving the functioning of the respiratory system can be found in any complex. therapeutic gymnastics. They will contribute to better oxygenation of the body, will serve as a prevention of respiratory diseases. But the technique under consideration will be most useful if it already has a place to be. A certain set of exercises will ensure the speedy formation of sputum in the lower and middle sections of the bronchi, bringing it out. This, in turn, reduces the number and intensity of coughing attacks, facilitates the general condition of the patient, increases the protective functions of the body and speeds up recovery.

It is especially necessary to note the fact that the implementation of a set of exercises according to the method of breathing exercises is carried out at any time both at home and at work - this will not cause any inconvenience or discomfort.

Breathing exercises for adults

There are a number of exercises that will help speed up recovery. They are suitable for adults, performed regularly and exactly as described.

Breathing exercises for:

Note:The above exercise can be done not only in the supine position, but also sitting / standing.

1. hugs . Starting position - standing with legs wide apart (shoulder width apart). We spread our arms to the sides and then hug ourselves with them, trying to reach our shoulder blades with our fingers. Just at the moment of hugging, we make a strong, loud exhalation.
2. wood cutting . We put our feet shoulder-width apart, raise our hands above our heads and connect our fingers “in the lock”. Rising on toes, we arch back and sharply lean down, making a movement with our hands that imitates chopping firewood. When raising our hands up, we take a deep breath, when tilting down, a strong and loud exhalation.
3. Helicopter . We stand straight, arms lowered down along the body. We begin to make circular movements with our hands in different directions - for example, the left hand makes circles forward, the right hand back. With these movements, you need to breathe through your nose often.

If these exercises from the respiratory gymnastics complex are carried out at home, then you need to carry out wet cleaning before that and ensure constant

Breathe properly and treat cough in children

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Babies during illness become capricious and lethargic, and uncomplicated breathing exercises the child will certainly be interested, and the benefits will be great - the cough will pass faster, breathing will recover and become full, it will be calm without coughing fits.

Exercises from the respiratory gymnastics complex for coughing in children:

Note:breathing exercises are highly undesirable to carry out with severe weakness and. You also need to carefully monitor the well-being of the child during the exercises - if the baby coughs heavily, complains of

We all know that bronchitis is a disease in which stagnation of secretion is formed in the bronchial canals, which provokes a strong cough in the patient with sputum discharge. Also, the patient is very worried about shortness of breath in bronchitis, due to the narrowing and spasm of the bronchi. For better treatment, we use a variety of means: from mucolytic drugs to antibiotics, antiviral agents.

But not every patient knows that there is another way that you can increase the discharge of sputum from the bronchi - this is breathing exercises.

Performing gymnastic breathing exercises, you greatly help your body to remove the stagnant secret in the airways, which contributes to the speedy regeneration of the atrophied structure of the bronchi.

How and when to exercise?

Breathing exercises for bronchitis should be started on the second or third day after the start of treatment. Exercises can be carried out in any position: lying, sitting or standing - depending on general condition.

Let's look at a few exercise options that will take you at least 1 step closer to recovery:

• Exhale with resistance. Take a glass of water and a drinking straw. Take a deep breath in as much as possible, and then exhale very, very slowly into the water directly through the straw.
• Exercise "hug yourself" is performed while standing, feet shoulder-width apart. Spread your arms out to the sides. And then exhale as powerfully as possible and quickly hug yourself so that you can reach your shoulder blades with your brushes.
• Stand on your toes, feet shoulder-width apart, arms above your head and slightly back, fingers folded into a “lock”. On the count of "one" - lower yourself to a full foot and bend forward, while exhaling loudly and forcefully. On the count of two, slowly return to the starting position.
• Lie on your back, keep your hands in front of you. As you inhale, spread your arms to the sides, while exhaling, pull your legs to your chest. Now you need to lie down and relax. After a few minutes, you can repeat the exercise.
• Sit on the edge of the bed with your back straight. Take a deep breath, while the arms must be spread apart, keeping them slightly below shoulder level. Now wrap your arms around your shoulders and exhale deeply. On exhalation, the back should be arched.

Each breathing exercise is performed on average 10-15 times, depending on the general condition of the patient and the reaction of his body to each of the exercises.

Gymnastics Strelnikova

There are many copyright breathing exercises that will surely help you restore healthy and strong breathing without wheezing, spasms, and. For example, Strelnikova's gymnastics is very popular with bronchitis. Her method was originally developed to help patients with asthma or chronic obstructive bronchitis. But Strelnikova's gymnastics also gives good results for bronchitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, sinusitis and other diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract.

The program includes many various exercises, but it is very important for the patient to remember that the basic principle of doing gymnastics according to Strelnikova is proper breathing:

• Under the rhythm of breathing, it is necessary to keep count, which must correspond to the rhythm of the marching step.
• You need to inhale sharply, dynamically, shortly and very strongly. If you inhale with your nose, then this should be done noisily and vigorously, if with your mouth, then the breath should be quiet and soft.
• Exhalation must be done slowly and measuredly.
• Inhalation is performed synchronously with movements.

Strelnikova's basic exercises

Among the huge abundance of exercises that Strelnikova A.N. developed, there are three main ones that have the most positive reviews and recommendations - these are the “Pump”, “Pogonchiki” and “Palms”. Consider the correctness of these exercises for bronchitis.

Exercise "Palms" is performed standing or sitting on a chair, the back must be kept straight. Bend your arms at the elbows with palms facing away from you. Clench your palms into fists and at the same time perform noisy and active breaths. Repeat this exercise 8 times. After a short break, you can repeat the entire cycle of exercises again. Full complex exercise includes 20 approaches, each of which consists of 8 breaths.

You can also do this exercise while standing or sitting on a chair. Keep your feet almost together. Place your hands on your waist, clench your palms into fists. When performing the exercise, inhale and at the same time lower your arms sharply, unclenching your fists and spreading your fingers. At this point, your shoulders and hands should be in maximum tension. The set of exercises consists of 8 sets of 8 breaths each.

The third exercise from the main ones is the “Pump”. The starting position is the same as when performing the exercise "Carriers". Take a deep breath in and as you exhale, lean forward very slowly. The complex consists of 8 approaches, 8 exercises each.

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The respiratory organs provide not only air exchange, but also serve as a special filter human body. They remove carbon dioxide, take part in blood filtration, and trap unnecessary dust particles and microorganisms that enter with the air. Cleansing the respiratory tract is useful even for a healthy person. It is especially important to remove sputum in bronchitis and other respiratory diseases..

Normally, the bronchial mucosa produces about 100 ml of secretion daily. In a healthy body, this secret is transparent, slightly viscous and is called mucus. It lingers on everything that is horrible with the breath and is excreted from the body when coughing. Such secretions are considered a physiological norm and are even needed to protect the respiratory tract.

Phlegm is called pathological mucus, which is formed during respiratory diseases.. Its color and consistency differ from the physiological norm, and the very presence of sputum in the bronchi only makes it difficult to breathe and slows down the healing process. Such discharge from the respiratory tract consists not only of mucus, but also contains dead immune cells, bacteria, viruses, allergens, and more.

It is very important to clear the airways of pathological sputum, although sometimes its thick consistency makes it difficult even with a strong cough. Help improve expectoration special exercises to expel mucus.

Breathing exercises

Proper breathing exercises can significantly speed up the healing process.. Pulmonologists recommend doing it even to a healthy person. Gymnastics helps:

1. Reduce the inflammatory process.
2. Improve blood circulation and increase hemoglobin levels.
3. To facilitate the discharge of sputum from the bronchi in a child, even without taking medication.
4. Prevent complications of bronchitis.
5. Strengthen immunity.

Rules of breathing exercises:

1. Inhalation is done sharply, with effort.
2. Exhalation is passive, without the participation of the muscles of the press and the diaphragm.
3. Breathing is carried out alternately through the nose and mouth.
4. The rhythm of breathing is observed, as during the march.
5. Inhaling through the mouth, the nose does not need to be involved in breathing.

The classic example is. The exercises recommended by her are performed 2 times a day, the duration is 2-3 weeks. An example of two basic exercises:

1. The patient leans forward slightly, arms hanging down freely. Inhalation is done through the nose with a slight tilt of the torso, exhalation is free, raising the body. After 8 breaths, you need to rest and clear your throat.
2. Hands are located at shoulder level and bent at the elbows. On inhalation they cross, on exhalation they are divorced. Breathing alternates through the nose and mouth.

You can see some exercises in the video below:

In case of bronchial asthma, the Buteyko method is popular, which is based on the study of one's breathing, maintaining its natural rhythm and inhaling only through the nose. It can also be used for dry cough, as it not only removes phlegm, but also normalizes the metabolism in the body as a whole.

Breathing exercises, massage, drainage

A method that combines breathing and drainage exercises is very effective in getting rid of sputum. During the peak of bronchitis at elevated temperatures, such physical exercises are prohibited, but during the recovery period they significantly accelerate recovery.

The bottom line is that the patient performs breathing exercises while lying down, and then facilitates the removal of sputum by vibromassage of the chest. You can lie on your side, back or stomach, given the localization of sputum stagnation. The head should be lower than the body. Changing the position of the body or exercise, you need to take a deep breath and cough several times. Exercises are performed several times a day, here is an example of some of them:

1. Lie on your side without a pillow, take a few deep breaths and clear your throat.
2. Lie for half an hour without a pillow with your legs elevated, walk around a bit and repeat.
3. To expectorate sputum from the upper parts of the lungs, you can rotate your arms at the shoulder joints with your elbows bent.
4. Lie on the bed so that the torso hangs down from the edge. turn to the other side. Repeat several times.

Exercises for children

Breathing exercises useful for children as well as for adults. But massage should be done more carefully, with less effort and taking into account the age of the child.

A few examples of breathing exercises for a child:

1. Blow strongly into a whistle, a balloon, or a dandelion.
2. Tie a feather to a string and blow on it. Inhalation is done through the nose, and exhalation through the mouth.
3. Walking around the room, during which you need to clap your hands behind your back, above your head and in front of you. Breathing is done through the nose.

All exercises should last no longer than 5 minutes. In bronchial asthma, such exercises are recommended to be done daily in order to regularly clear the airways of sputum and prevent attacks.

Positional drainage

The technique is based on the fact that gravity contributes to the discharge of sputum. To do this, the patient needs to take a certain position of the body, depending on the localization of the accumulation of clots. Exercises are done twice a day for 30 minutes. Some recommendations on how to properly cough up sputum using positional drainage:

1. For pneumonia and sputum in the lower parts of the lungs, the patient is lying down, at an angle to the floor, head down. In this case, you need to breathe deeply, using the muscles of the diaphragm.
2. Excretion of sputum from the lungs in the upper sections take a sitting position, making circular movements shoulder joints. At the same time, the arms are spread apart and bent at the elbows.
3. Facilitate coughing after such exercises, an extended forced exhalation will help so that the air from the respiratory tract pushes the sputum out. Before you need to use bronchodilators.

Drainage gymnastics

Drainage for cleansing the bronchi and lungs involves various muscle groups, more often the abdominals.

1. In the prone position, the arms are located along the body. On inspiration, they are bred to the sides, after which they pull their knees to the chest and, on exhalation, clasp them with their hands. After coughing, the exercise is repeated.
2. Lying on your back, one arm falls along the body, the other goes straight behind the head. Hands alternately change at a fast pace for 1 minute.
3. Lying on the stomach, hands are held under the chin, Alternately take the legs back, straining the muscles of the back.

Medical stimulation

effect from with bronchitis will be significantly higher if you combine exercises with drug therapy. For this, drugs from the group of mucolytics (thinning sputum), expectorants and antihistamines, bronchodilators are used.

Many patients notice a good effect from the use of yoga exercises for bronchitis. They differ from classical