Posted by garyTX on 6/15/2008, 11:11 pm
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S.O.S for S.O.B
(Help for Shortness of Breath)
When on the Brink … Think
STEP 1
Stop and rest in a comfortable position.
STEP 2
Get your head down.
STEP 3
Get your shoulders down.
STEP 4
Breathe in through your mouth.
STEP 5
Blow out through your mouth.
STEP 6 Breathe in and blow out as fast as necessary.
STEP 7
Begin to blow out longer, but not forcibly. Use pursed lip breathing if you find it effective.
STEP 8
Begin to slow your breathing.
STEP 9
Begin to use your nose.
STEP 10
Begin Diaphragmatic Breathing.
STEP 11
Stay in position for 5 minutes longer.
Remember :
Breathlessness on effort is uncomfortable but not in itself harmful or dangerous.
....huff-n-puff
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