Breathing Protocol for Lung Hygiene
Breathing deeply through the nose delivers higher quantities of oxygen to the blood and delivers nitric oxide to the lungs where it inhibits COVID replication. It also helps prevent blood clotting a big issue for severe COVID cases. Coughing during deep breathing helps to … (finish).
Step 1
Tap lungs from bottom to top before each breathing exercise.
Step 2
Take a deep breath. Hold for 3 seconds, if able. Cough 3-4 times, coughing softly in the beginning, and forcefully coughing on the last cycle.
Step 3
Perform 6 cycles at a time.
Frequency
Perform every 15 minutes for the first 4 hours, then every 30 minutes during awaking hours. Recommended: Sleep on your side, checking to see which side creates a higher oxygen level. Do not sleep on your back.
Research
Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response
